Control Systems Manager
Posted on May 20, 2026 by CV-Library
Humberstone, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£70k - £80k Annual
Full-Time
Control Systems Manager
£70- 80k + Pension, Annual Bonus, Share Scheme
Leicestershire
Ref: 25370
Are you ready to lead the delivery of advanced automation and robotic systems for global customers?
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Control Systems Manager to join a highly respected automation business specialising in bespoke machinery for industries including medical devices and packaging. With a strong order book and continued growth, the company is looking for a hands-on Head of Controls to lead a team of Software & Commissioning and Electrical Engineers while driving the development of innovative automation and robotic solutions.
This role offers a rare combination of technical leadership, project ownership and practical engineering involvement across complex special purpose machinery projects.
Control Systems Manager - The Role:
To be responsible for the management and delivery of all control system projects on time, to budget and to the required national and international standards.
Lead and manage all controls engineering projects from concept through to commissioning and customer handover
Oversee a team of Software & Commissioning and Electrical Engineers, supporting development and high-quality delivery
Design and develop machine control and safety systems for automated machinery
Develop PLC and HMI software for complex automation systems and electrical documentation using Eplan
Support electrical design activities including ePlan documentation, BOMs and system specifications
Commission, test and optimise special purpose machines and automation systems
Program and integrate industrial robots including 6-axis, SCARA and Delta robots
Support FAT and SAT activities alongside customer training and ongoing technical support
Drive standardisation, continuous improvement and best practice across controls engineering activities
Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams throughout project delivery
Control Systems Manager - What We’re Looking For:
Strong background in automation and control systems with leadership experience
Experience with PLC platforms including Omron, Siemens or Allen Bradley
Knowledge of robotics integration and machine automation
Strong understanding of electrical schematics and pneumatic systems
Previous experience within special purpose machinery or automated systems
Excellent communication and team leadership skills
Hands-on engineering approach with strong problem-solving ability
Flexible approach to travel, commissioning and customer support activities
Why Join?
Join a growing and highly respected automation engineering business
Work on complex, technically advanced robotic and automation projects
Lead and develop a skilled controls engineering team
Strong long-term project pipeline and job stability
Broad role combining leadership, technical development and hands-on engineering
Opportunity to influence engineering standards, innovation and future growth
Employee Ownership Trust
Interested?
Located in Leicestershire, this role would be commutable from Hinckley, Coventry, Loughborough, Leicester and other surrounding areas.
If you’re looking for a senior-level automation role where you can combine technical leadership with hands-on engineering and play a key role in shaping future automation projects, we’d love to see what you have to offer.
For further information please contact Sharon Hill.
AE2
£70- 80k + Pension, Annual Bonus, Share Scheme
Leicestershire
Ref: 25370
Are you ready to lead the delivery of advanced automation and robotic systems for global customers?
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Control Systems Manager to join a highly respected automation business specialising in bespoke machinery for industries including medical devices and packaging. With a strong order book and continued growth, the company is looking for a hands-on Head of Controls to lead a team of Software & Commissioning and Electrical Engineers while driving the development of innovative automation and robotic solutions.
This role offers a rare combination of technical leadership, project ownership and practical engineering involvement across complex special purpose machinery projects.
Control Systems Manager - The Role:
To be responsible for the management and delivery of all control system projects on time, to budget and to the required national and international standards.
Lead and manage all controls engineering projects from concept through to commissioning and customer handover
Oversee a team of Software & Commissioning and Electrical Engineers, supporting development and high-quality delivery
Design and develop machine control and safety systems for automated machinery
Develop PLC and HMI software for complex automation systems and electrical documentation using Eplan
Support electrical design activities including ePlan documentation, BOMs and system specifications
Commission, test and optimise special purpose machines and automation systems
Program and integrate industrial robots including 6-axis, SCARA and Delta robots
Support FAT and SAT activities alongside customer training and ongoing technical support
Drive standardisation, continuous improvement and best practice across controls engineering activities
Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams throughout project delivery
Control Systems Manager - What We’re Looking For:
Strong background in automation and control systems with leadership experience
Experience with PLC platforms including Omron, Siemens or Allen Bradley
Knowledge of robotics integration and machine automation
Strong understanding of electrical schematics and pneumatic systems
Previous experience within special purpose machinery or automated systems
Excellent communication and team leadership skills
Hands-on engineering approach with strong problem-solving ability
Flexible approach to travel, commissioning and customer support activities
Why Join?
Join a growing and highly respected automation engineering business
Work on complex, technically advanced robotic and automation projects
Lead and develop a skilled controls engineering team
Strong long-term project pipeline and job stability
Broad role combining leadership, technical development and hands-on engineering
Opportunity to influence engineering standards, innovation and future growth
Employee Ownership Trust
Interested?
Located in Leicestershire, this role would be commutable from Hinckley, Coventry, Loughborough, Leicester and other surrounding areas.
If you’re looking for a senior-level automation role where you can combine technical leadership with hands-on engineering and play a key role in shaping future automation projects, we’d love to see what you have to offer.
For further information please contact Sharon Hill.
AE2
Reference: 225140085
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Control Systems Manager
Posted on May 20, 2026 by CV-Library
Humberstone, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£70k - £80k Annual
Full-Time
Control Systems Manager
£70- 80k + Pension, Annual Bonus, Share Scheme
Leicestershire
Ref: 25370
Are you ready to lead the delivery of advanced automation and robotic systems for global customers?
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Control Systems Manager to join a highly respected automation business specialising in bespoke machinery for industries including medical devices and packaging. With a strong order book and continued growth, the company is looking for a hands-on Head of Controls to lead a team of Software & Commissioning and Electrical Engineers while driving the development of innovative automation and robotic solutions.
This role offers a rare combination of technical leadership, project ownership and practical engineering involvement across complex special purpose machinery projects.
Control Systems Manager - The Role:
To be responsible for the management and delivery of all control system projects on time, to budget and to the required national and international standards.
Lead and manage all controls engineering projects from concept through to commissioning and customer handover
Oversee a team of Software & Commissioning and Electrical Engineers, supporting development and high-quality delivery
Design and develop machine control and safety systems for automated machinery
Develop PLC and HMI software for complex automation systems and electrical documentation using Eplan
Support electrical design activities including ePlan documentation, BOMs and system specifications
Commission, test and optimise special purpose machines and automation systems
Program and integrate industrial robots including 6-axis, SCARA and Delta robots
Support FAT and SAT activities alongside customer training and ongoing technical support
Drive standardisation, continuous improvement and best practice across controls engineering activities
Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams throughout project delivery
Control Systems Manager - What We’re Looking For:
Strong background in automation and control systems with leadership experience
Experience with PLC platforms including Omron, Siemens or Allen Bradley
Knowledge of robotics integration and machine automation
Strong understanding of electrical schematics and pneumatic systems
Previous experience within special purpose machinery or automated systems
Excellent communication and team leadership skills
Hands-on engineering approach with strong problem-solving ability
Flexible approach to travel, commissioning and customer support activities
Why Join?
Join a growing and highly respected automation engineering business
Work on complex, technically advanced robotic and automation projects
Lead and develop a skilled controls engineering team
Strong long-term project pipeline and job stability
Broad role combining leadership, technical development and hands-on engineering
Opportunity to influence engineering standards, innovation and future growth
Employee Ownership Trust
Interested?
Located in Leicestershire, this role would be commutable from Hinckley, Coventry, Loughborough, Leicester and other surrounding areas.
If you’re looking for a senior-level automation role where you can combine technical leadership with hands-on engineering and play a key role in shaping future automation projects, we’d love to see what you have to offer.
For further information please contact Sharon Hill.
AE2
£70- 80k + Pension, Annual Bonus, Share Scheme
Leicestershire
Ref: 25370
Are you ready to lead the delivery of advanced automation and robotic systems for global customers?
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Control Systems Manager to join a highly respected automation business specialising in bespoke machinery for industries including medical devices and packaging. With a strong order book and continued growth, the company is looking for a hands-on Head of Controls to lead a team of Software & Commissioning and Electrical Engineers while driving the development of innovative automation and robotic solutions.
This role offers a rare combination of technical leadership, project ownership and practical engineering involvement across complex special purpose machinery projects.
Control Systems Manager - The Role:
To be responsible for the management and delivery of all control system projects on time, to budget and to the required national and international standards.
Lead and manage all controls engineering projects from concept through to commissioning and customer handover
Oversee a team of Software & Commissioning and Electrical Engineers, supporting development and high-quality delivery
Design and develop machine control and safety systems for automated machinery
Develop PLC and HMI software for complex automation systems and electrical documentation using Eplan
Support electrical design activities including ePlan documentation, BOMs and system specifications
Commission, test and optimise special purpose machines and automation systems
Program and integrate industrial robots including 6-axis, SCARA and Delta robots
Support FAT and SAT activities alongside customer training and ongoing technical support
Drive standardisation, continuous improvement and best practice across controls engineering activities
Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams throughout project delivery
Control Systems Manager - What We’re Looking For:
Strong background in automation and control systems with leadership experience
Experience with PLC platforms including Omron, Siemens or Allen Bradley
Knowledge of robotics integration and machine automation
Strong understanding of electrical schematics and pneumatic systems
Previous experience within special purpose machinery or automated systems
Excellent communication and team leadership skills
Hands-on engineering approach with strong problem-solving ability
Flexible approach to travel, commissioning and customer support activities
Why Join?
Join a growing and highly respected automation engineering business
Work on complex, technically advanced robotic and automation projects
Lead and develop a skilled controls engineering team
Strong long-term project pipeline and job stability
Broad role combining leadership, technical development and hands-on engineering
Opportunity to influence engineering standards, innovation and future growth
Employee Ownership Trust
Interested?
Located in Leicestershire, this role would be commutable from Hinckley, Coventry, Loughborough, Leicester and other surrounding areas.
If you’re looking for a senior-level automation role where you can combine technical leadership with hands-on engineering and play a key role in shaping future automation projects, we’d love to see what you have to offer.
For further information please contact Sharon Hill.
AE2
Reference: 225140085
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