Control Systems Engineer

Location: Midlands-based Contract: Outside IR35 Rate: Competitive hourly/day rate We are currently recruiting for experienced Contract Automation / Controls Engineers to support ongoing industrial automation projects…

Outside IR35 Engineering
Pay rate £40 – £50/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 6 August 2026

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About this contract

Location: Midlands-based
Contract: Outside IR35
Rate: Competitive hourly/day rate

We are currently recruiting for experienced Contract Automation / Controls Engineers to support ongoing industrial automation projects across the UK.

Our client is looking for engineers with a strong background in PLC commissioning, fault finding and site-based automation, ideally with experience working on TGW or similar warehouse automation/intralogistics systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on automation professional with Siemens TIA Portal experience who enjoys working on complex automated systems and supporting customer sites through installation, commissioning and optimisation phases.

Key Responsibilities:

* Commissioning and fault-finding automated industrial systems on customer sites

* Supporting installation, integration and testing of automation equipment

* PLC diagnostics, modifications and troubleshooting using Siemens TIA Portal

* Working with HMIs, drives, sensors and industrial communication networks

* Identifying and resolving electrical and controls-related issues

* Supporting SAT activities and ensuring systems are delivered successfully

* Working closely with engineering teams, customers and installation partners

Required Experience:

* Proven experience as a Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Engineer or Commissioning Engineer

* Strong Siemens PLC / TIA Portal experience

* Previous experience working on automated machinery or industrial control systems

* Experience with commissioning, installation and site support

* Ability to fault-find electrical and controls systems

* Experience within warehouse automation, intralogistics, manufacturing automation or similar environments is highly desirable

Required Qualifications:

* ECS or CSCS card required

* IPAF qualification required

* Willingness to work site-based shifts and travel when required

Shift Patterns:

* 06:00 – 15:59

* 14:00 – 23:59

* 19:00 – 05:00

Ideal Backgrounds:

Candidates with experience from sectors such as:

* Warehouse automation

* Intralogistics

* Robotics

* Special purpose machinery

* Manufacturing automation

* Material handling systems

If you are an experienced Automation / Controls Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity, please get in touch

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