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Controls Engineer

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Posted on Jun 30, 2026 by CV-Library
Cullompton, Devon, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£40k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Role Summary

Lead the design, programming, and commissioning of bespoke automated systems for the dairy/food sector. Combine electrical design, PLC/HMI development, and multi‑discipline engineering (mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic) to deliver turnkey solutions.

Core Responsibilities

* Electrical design: SLDs, panel layouts, IO schedules, compliance with BS 7671, UKCA/CE, ATEX.

* Automation: PLC/HMI programming (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, B&R), SCADA, industrial networks, instrumentation integration.

* Project delivery: Full lifecycle from concept to commissioning, FAT/SAT, risk assessments, UKCA/CE marking.

* Support: Troubleshooting, upgrades, retrofits, training site engineers.

Qualifications

* 6+ years in controls/automation within food, beverage, FMCG, or pharma.

* HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

* 18th Edition preferred.

* Strong background in bespoke automated machinery.

Skills

* PLC/HMI/SCADA programming.

* Electrical panel design & functional safety.

* CAD tools (EPLAN, AutoCAD, SolidWorks).

* Pneumatics & hydraulics troubleshooting.

* Compliance documentation (UKCA/CE, PUWER, SIL/PL).

Attributes

* Analytical, detail‑oriented, safety‑driven.

* Strong communicator, independent yet collaborative.

* Comfortable in hygienic production environments.

* UK driving licence.

Benefits

* Competitive salary & package.

* R&D environment with scope to innovate.

* Training & development opportunities.

* Exposure to both new build and field projects.

**Please note this employer does not hold a licence to sponsor visas. We cannot process applications requiring sponsorship now or in the future.**

This is an urgent requirement with interviews to take place asap, so please don’t delay in submitting your CV, we will be in touch promptly to discuss the role and employer. For an informal discussion or further information please contact Katie at Isca Recruitment.

______________________________________________________________________

Isca Recruitment Ltd provides services as an agency and an employment business. Isca Recruitment is an Exeter based boutique recruitment consultancy making the perfect match between client and candidate across the South West

Reference: 225308753

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Controls Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 30, 2026 by CV-Library

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Cullompton, Devon, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£40k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
Role Summary

Lead the design, programming, and commissioning of bespoke automated systems for the dairy/food sector. Combine electrical design, PLC/HMI development, and multi‑discipline engineering (mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic) to deliver turnkey solutions.

Core Responsibilities

* Electrical design: SLDs, panel layouts, IO schedules, compliance with BS 7671, UKCA/CE, ATEX.

* Automation: PLC/HMI programming (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, B&R), SCADA, industrial networks, instrumentation integration.

* Project delivery: Full lifecycle from concept to commissioning, FAT/SAT, risk assessments, UKCA/CE marking.

* Support: Troubleshooting, upgrades, retrofits, training site engineers.

Qualifications

* 6+ years in controls/automation within food, beverage, FMCG, or pharma.

* HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

* 18th Edition preferred.

* Strong background in bespoke automated machinery.

Skills

* PLC/HMI/SCADA programming.

* Electrical panel design & functional safety.

* CAD tools (EPLAN, AutoCAD, SolidWorks).

* Pneumatics & hydraulics troubleshooting.

* Compliance documentation (UKCA/CE, PUWER, SIL/PL).

Attributes

* Analytical, detail‑oriented, safety‑driven.

* Strong communicator, independent yet collaborative.

* Comfortable in hygienic production environments.

* UK driving licence.

Benefits

* Competitive salary & package.

* R&D environment with scope to innovate.

* Training & development opportunities.

* Exposure to both new build and field projects.

**Please note this employer does not hold a licence to sponsor visas. We cannot process applications requiring sponsorship now or in the future.**

This is an urgent requirement with interviews to take place asap, so please don’t delay in submitting your CV, we will be in touch promptly to discuss the role and employer. For an informal discussion or further information please contact Katie at Isca Recruitment.

______________________________________________________________________

Isca Recruitment Ltd provides services as an agency and an employment business. Isca Recruitment is an Exeter based boutique recruitment consultancy making the perfect match between client and candidate across the South West
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Reference: 225308753

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