Senior Controls Engineer

Company: Hunter Selection
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Location: Newton
Job Description:

Senior Controls EngineerBirmingham (B71)Commutable from Dudley, Wolverhampton, Bromsgrove, West Brom, Walsall, Redditch, Cannock£70,000-£75,000Monday-Friday DaysBenefits:-Up to 10% Match Pension + Life Assurance X425 Days Holiday + Bank HolidaysDiscounts At Most Retailers, Medihealth Scheme, 24/7 EAPDo you want to work for a leading food manufacturer, that values hard work, teamwork and developing people. They are part of a global group with multiple sites in the UK, this is their biggest factory employing over 500 people. They are looking for an experienced Senior Controls Engineer, to develop and maintain all site controls, automation and electrical infrastructure.Role & Responsibilities as the Senior Controls Engineer:Managing a small team of shift controls engineers – development plans, objectives, trainingResponsible for all matters relating to electrical standards and control systemsBe the Site Electrical Duty Holder – understanding electrical safety, legislation & complianceDesign, specification and purchasing of electrical equipmentPLC – programming, upgrades, modifications, documentationProject management – installation, commissioning, development, programming, upgradesSCADA Systems, HMI’s, Network SystemsMonitor and track performance of controls equipment against continuous improvement activitiesKnowledge, Skills & Experience needed to be the Senior Controls Engineer:Must have worked in an FMCG / Food manufacturing environmentBe an experienced electrical / control expert – 10+ yearsPLC – programmer – ideally Mitsubishi & Allen-BradleyPrior experience of being a Site Electrical Duty HolderKnowledge of electrical legislation, regulations, permits to work, isolation proceduresProject management experience – design, upgrades, specification, programming, installationsProactive person, strong problem solver and sound decision-making skillsIdeally have previously led a small team of controls engineersKnowledge of SCADA systems, HMI’s & Network SystemsIf you do not get a response back on your application within 24-48 hours please presume you are unsuccessful.Code: INDENMIf you’re looking for your next challenge, click the link below to apply or email your CV to

for a confident discussion.If you are interested in this position please click ‘apply’.Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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Posted: October 27th, 2026