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Control System Engineer

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Bedford, United kingdom

Mid level

Freelance

15-02-2026

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Skills

Teamwork Problem Solving Sales Programming Recruitment Robotics

Job Specifications

Bedfordshire (SG18)

Commutable from Bedford, St. Neots, Stevenage, Royston, Hitchin, Biggleswade, Sandy, Welwyn

GBP54,000 + Overtime + 5 Bonus

4on 4off Days or Panama Perm Days

Benefits::

Up to 10 Match Pension, X4 Life Assurance
BUPA Healthcare Cashplan, 22 Shift Holidays
EAP, Staff Discounts Platform, Enhanced Parental Policies, Cycle:To:Work:Scheme

Do you want to be part of a leading food manufacturer, that values hard work, teamwork and developing people

Due to succession plans within the automation team, they are looking for a driven and enthusiastic individual that wants to train and develop themselves.

As a Control System Engineer you role and responsibilities will be:

Responsible for maintaining, repairing and rectifying faults on all site electrical and electronic controls systems : PLCs, HMis, Robotics, Network Systems, Servo Systems
PLC : electrical fault finding, modifications, basic programming
Work closely with shift engineering team on rectifying major PLC / electrical issues
Electrical installation, commissioning, upgrades on control panels, testing and inspections
Project work : design and development of obsolete motion control systems, PLCs, network systems
Design and modifications of existing electrical systems

Key knowledge, skills and experience for a Control System Engineer:

Must have at least 5 years experience controls / automation experience
PLC : electrical fault finding and diagnostics
Electrical installation, commissioning, testing and inspection
Must have completed a time:served:apprenticeship : Level 3 or higher
18th Edition : beneficial
Dealt with network systems, HMis, servo systems
Be a flexible character : happy to occasionally cover shifts if needed
Ideally have worked in food manufacturing but not essential
Must have excellent problem solving skills and understanding of relevant codes/regulations

please / resume to ( ). : Chris Gumm : 010 438

If you do not get a response back on your application within 24:48 hours please presume you are unsuccessful.

If you are interested in this position please click apply.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent and contract roles within Engineering and Manufacturing, IT and Digital, Science and Technology and Service and Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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