Job description
A leading UK FMCG manufacturer and recognised premium brand within its sector is seeking an experienced Automation & Controls Manager to join their site engineering leadership team in North Yorkshire.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of site automation strategy while leading a team and delivering large-scale automation and continuous improvement projects within a modern manufacturing environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading automation and controls strategy across the manufacturing site
- Managing and developing the controls/automation team
- Delivering large-scale automation and capital projects
- Supporting continuous improvement and production efficiency initiatives
- Maintaining and developing PLC, HMI and SCADA systems
Key experience required:
- Strong background in industrial automation within manufacturing/FMCG
- Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, PLC programming, HMI and SCADA systems
- Solid electrical engineering knowledge
- Proven team leadership experience
- Track record of delivering automation or controls projects in a production environment
This position offers an EXCELLENT SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE along with the opportunity to work on major automation developments within a market-leading UK manufacturer.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- North Yorkshire
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 16-03-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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