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Software & Controls Engineer

United Kingdom, Wakefield · Job Posted May 04, 2026
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We’re working in partnership with a well‑established food manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Software & Controls Engineer for a key site‑based engineering role. This is a technically focused opportunity to take ownership of industrial control systems and operational technology, ensuring reliability, security and performance across a high‑volume manufacturing environment. The role plays a vital part in supporting plant uptime, food safety, continuous improvement and future technology development.

Job Responsibility

  • Managing the full lifecycle of industrial control systems, including software backups, version control and technical documentation
  • Fault‑finding and root cause analysis of control system and OT issues to minimise downtime
  • Developing, modifying and implementing PLC and SCADA application software to improve plant performance
  • Managing control system change processes and ensuring controlled implementation of updates
  • Planning for system obsolescence and contributing to disaster recovery strategies
  • Implementing and maintaining OT cyber‑security measures in line with company policy
  • Maintaining OT asset registers and up‑to‑date network diagrams
  • Supporting development of site revenue and capital budgets related to control systems and OT
  • Supporting delivery of site‑led and centrally driven automation and control projects
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, increase efficiency and improve product quality
  • Supporting sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives through control system optimisation
  • Collecting, analysing and reporting performance data to inform decision‑making
  • Ensuring all engineering activities comply with health & safety, food safety and quality standards

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a Software, Controls or Automation Engineering role within food manufacturing (bakery or FMCG desirable)
  • Strong hands‑on experience with industrial control systems lifecycle management
  • Proficient in PLC and SCADA programming, configuration and diagnostics
  • Experience implementing and maintaining cyber‑security controls for OT environments
  • Strong understanding of automation systems, industrial networking and operational technology
  • Experience contributing to engineering projects and capital improvements
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a pragmatic, data‑led approach
  • Effective communicator able to work collaboratively with engineering and manufacturing teams
  • Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced production environment
  • Good understanding of food safety, machine safety and engineering compliance requirements

What we offer

  • High‑impact technical role with ownership of critical software and control systems
  • Opportunity to influence plant reliability, efficiency and future automation strategy
  • Exposure to control systems, OT cyber‑security, energy management and continuous improvement projects
  • Supportive manufacturing environment with strong investment in engineering capability and standards
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