Controls System Manager

Job Description

Controls Systems Manager

Wakefield | £60,000 + Bonus | Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced Controls Systems professional looking for your next challenge?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading food manufacturing business in the Wakefield area.

Due to internal growth and a wealth of investment across the site, we are now looking to appoint a Controls Systems Manager to strengthen the engineering team and help drive the business forward.

As Controls Systems Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage all aspects of site control systems and automation.
• Ensure PLCs, SCADA systems, and HMIs are effectively maintained and optimised.
• Support ongoing site investment projects and play a key role in modernisation initiatives.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, and Technical teams to minimise downtime and improve plant reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement in control systems to support operational excellence.
• Manage external contractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with site and industry standards.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience working in a Controls/Automation role within manufacturing (food/FMCG experience is desirable).
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming and fault finding (Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar).
• Experience leading projects and working with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, hands-on approach.
• The ability to manage contractors and liaise with suppliers effectively.

If you’re passionate about controls systems and want to make an impact in a modern, forward-thinking manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us directly for a confidential conversation.