Automation & Controls Engineer
251000031

£42,000 - £53,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Walton, West Yorkshire

Engineering And Technical

Posted 1 hour ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Job Title: Automation & Controls Engineer (50/50 office and field-based)
Location: Leeds, Yorkshire (50/50 office and field-based)
Salary: £43,000 – £52,000 + overtime & on-call uplift + company van + flextime
Job Type: Permanent 

The Role

Are you an Automation & Controls Engineer who thrives on variety and problem-solving? This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple industries, tackling complex challenges that keep production lines running smoothly and critical systems operational. This isn’t a corporate tick-box job. You’ll be working as part of a tight-knit engineering team, tackling everything from troubleshooting live systems to delivering complete automation projects.. With the business recently expanding its 24/7 service contracts, the work is fast-paced, critical, and hugely rewarding.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Fault finding and problem solving – diagnosing issues across electrical hardware, PLC software, HMIs, and control systems, often on live customer sites where quick thinking matters.
  • Customer support & service delivery – providing breakdown response and ongoing technical support to clients in food, utilities, manufacturing, and other fast-moving sectors.
  • Designing and building solutions – from electrical schematics and control panel layouts to PLC programming, SCADA configuration, and software testing.
  • Commissioning automation projects – taking systems from concept to operational handover, ensuring smooth integration with existing equipment.
  • Working across environments – splitting your time between field service, hands-on panel/shop-floor work, and office-based design and documentation.
  • Collaborating within a close-knit team – sharing knowledge, mentoring where appropriate, and contributing to a culture of practical, solutions-driven engineering. 
What We’re Looking For

If you are an automation engineer who thrives on solving complex problems—whether fault-finding on live systems or delivering bespoke automation projects—and are hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable balancing site work, panel/build tasks, and office-based design in a fast-moving environment, this role could be a great fit for you. 
  • 3+ years’ experience in automation/controls engineering
  • HNC or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Strong problem-solving mindset and hands-on approach
  • Comfortable working in a mix of field and office environments
  • 18th Edition Certificate (Desirable) 
Benefits
  • Time Off: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Pension: 3% employer contribution.
  • Company Van: Fully equipped for business use.
  • Career Development: Ongoing training, mentoring, and clear progression opportunities.
  • Team Culture: Supportive, close-knit engineering team.
  • Variety: Diverse projects across food, manufacturing, infrastructure, and marine sectors.
Interested in finding out more? Please click ‘apply’. 

Ashley Robinson

ashley.robinson@pertemps.co.uk

01676936236

Division 251

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