Controls Engineer

Posted 1 day 15 hours ago by Roc Search GmbH

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Leicestershire, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE1 1
Job Description

Location: Leicester

Duration: 3 Months (initial)

Engagement: Outside IR35

Rate: £45 hour (Ltd company)

Working Arrangement: On-site

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support a busy manufacturing facility in Leicester on a short-term project basis. The role focuses on Allen-Bradley PLC systems and IO-Link device integration, supporting both upgrade and maintenance work on various automation projects.

The successful candidate will be confident working on-site, hands-on with PLCs, sensors, and industrial networks, providing fault finding, commissioning, and controls improvements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support ongoing automation and control system upgrades across production machinery.
  • Program, test, and modify Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) PLCs using Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000.
  • Configure and integrate IO-Link devices, hubs, and master modules.
  • Perform on-site commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation of control systems.
  • Read, interpret, and update electrical schematics and control documentation.
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers, maintenance teams, and production supervisors to minimise downtime.
  • Ensure system safety and compliance with site standards and best practices.
Essential Experience
  • Proven track record as a Controls / Automation Engineer in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
  • Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix / CompactLogix) and Rockwell Automation platforms.
  • Working knowledge of IO-Link technology and communication networks.
  • Strong understanding of industrial control systems, including sensors, actuators, and field wiring.
  • Capable of independent problem solving and fast-paced fault resolution.
  • Ability to document work clearly and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues.
Desirable Skills
  • Experience with HMI configuration (FactoryTalk View).
  • Familiarity with EtherNet/IP and related network architectures.
  • Knowledge of control panel wiring or electrical assembly.
  • Prior contracting experience working under Outside IR35 arrangements.
Engagement Details

Rate: £45 per hour (outside IR35, Ltd company engagement).

Duration: 12 weeks, likely to extend based on project workload.

Hours: 40 hours per week (on-site in Leicester).