Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Pay: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE) 
25 Days Holiday, plus Bank Holidays
1pm Finish on Fridays

Are you an experienced Control Systems Engineer with a passion for designing machinery control systems and writing software that keeps production moving? Would you like to join a specialist British manufacturer during a period of record-breaking growth?

We're working with a leading manufacturer of bespoke industrial machinery, well-known for designing and building robust, high-performance equipment across a variety of sectors. With decades of engineering excellence behind them, this business has recently hit record sales and is creating this brand-new Control Systems Engineer role to support continued expansion.

The Role:

This is a varied and hands-on position for a Control Systems Engineer who can take ownership of projects from start to finish. You’ll be responsible for:

• Designing and specifying control circuits for complex machinery
• Programming and developing software for PLC and HMI systems
• Supporting commissioning activities both remotely and on-site
• Ensuring systems meet safety and performance standards

What You'll Need:

• Strong experience with machinery control systems
• Familiarity with a range of platforms, such as Siemens, Omron, and Allen Bradley/Rockwell
• Willingness to travel occasionally (approx. 4–5 weeks per year, max 1–2 weeks at a time)
• Confident working independently or as part of a project team

Why Join?

• Join a business on the rise – Record-breaking sales, major investment, and big plans for the future.
• Take full ownership of control systems design — from initial concept through to commissioning
• Join a team where your ideas are heard and your technical input is genuinely valued.
• Enjoy a balanced role with a mix of office and occasional on-site work
• 1pm finish every Friday — because even Control Systems Engineers need a decent weekend!