Control Systems Engineer
Job Description
Control Systems Engineer\n\nLocation: Leeds, West Yorkshire\nPay: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)\n25 Days Holiday, plus Bank Holidays\n1pm Finish on Fridays\n\nAre 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?\n\nWe'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.\n\nThe Role:\n\nThis 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:\n\n * Designing and specifying control circuits for complex machinery\n\n * Programming and developing software for PLC and HMI systems\n\n * Supporting commissioning activities both remotely and on-site\n\n * Ensuring systems meet safety and performance standards\n\nWhat You'll Need:\n\n * Strong experience with machinery control systems\n\n * Familiarity with a range of platforms, such as Siemens, Omron, and Allen Bradley/Rockwell\n\n * Willingness to travel occasionally (approx. 4–5 weeks per year, max 1–2 weeks at a time)\n\n * Confident working independently or as part of a project team\n\nWhy Join?\n\n * Join a business on the rise – Record-breaking sales, major investment, and big plans for the future.\n\n * Take full ownership of control systems design — from initial concept through to commissioning\n\n * Join a team where your ideas are heard and your technical input is genuinely valued.\n\n * Enjoy a balanced role with a mix of office and occasional on-site work\n\n * 1pm finish every Friday — because even Control Systems Engineers need a decent weekend