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Permanent

Automation / Controls Engineer

Questech Recruitment Ltd
Huddersfield
money-bag £60000/annum
Posted: 09 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 09 October 2026
Ref: 225587072

Pay:60,000.00 per year

Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for an Automation / Controls Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to play a key role in maintaining, improving and developing automated production systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain, fault-find and improve automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls and PLC faults.
  • Support automation projects, upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Work with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives and industrial control systems.
  • Collaborate with maintenance, engineering and production teams.
  • Ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Strong electrical and controls/automation knowledge.
  • Experience with PLC fault-finding and programming.
  • Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
  • Relevant electrical/engineering qualifications are desirable.

This role is working Monday - Friday - Days only (8:00am - 16:00pm.)

Contact Laura or Holly for more information.

Questech Recruitment Ltd-

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