Overview

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

The role offers the opportunity to work across multiple industries, tackling complex challenges that keep production lines running smoothly and critical systems operational. This role is part of a tight-knit engineering team, tackling everything from troubleshooting live systems to delivering complete automation projects. With the business 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 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'.