Electrical Controls Engineer
CV-LibraryWakefield, West YorkshirepermanentPosted: 2 May 2026
Apply NowWhite Label is representing an established engineering and manufacturing business in Wakefield with a rich heritage that requires a Software and Electrical Controls Engineer to join their team.
My client is extremely busy with a healthy order book and therefore requires someone with experience, ideally in heavy industry and/or machinery. You’ll be involved in the full project lifecycle of bespoke large-scale projects, from commissioning stage to installation.
My client is offering a salary of £50,000 - £60,000 plus:
* 33 days holiday plus your birthday off
* 37-hour work week (Monday to Thursday 8am to 4:30pm and 8am to 1pm on Friday.
* Pension
* Free parking & excellent transport links
* Life Assurance (4x salary)
* Perkbox discounts & wellbeing support
* Career development in a supportive, technically focused team
Responsibilities of the Software and Electrical Controls Engineer
* Develop, test, and modify PLC software (typically ladder logic) for automated machinery, including safety PLC systems.
* Design control circuits and electrical panels for equipment such as presses, handling systems, grinders, mixers, and extruders.
* Produce detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, and installation documentation in line with required safety and performance standards e.g. PLd.
* Select, configure, and integrate control hardware, drives, sensors, and instrumentation.
* Generate safety documentation, including design risk assessments, SISTEMA safety reports, and FMECA analyses.
* Support and oversee electrical installations both in-house and at customer sites.
* Commission systems onsite, including testing, fault-finding, and optimisation.
* Troubleshoot and resolve control system and installation issues promptly.
* Work closely with project managers, mechanical engineers, and customers to ensure successful project delivery.
* Provide technical support and clear documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Experience required of the Software and Electrical Controls Engineer
* 5 years of experience in a similar role (ideally heavy industry or machinery)
* Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related discipline.
* Programmable Logic Control (PLC) skills.
* Proven experience in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Mitsubishi).
* Experience with machine safety systems (PL and SIL ratings).
This vacancy is being managed by Paul Smith. Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to advance yourself as a Software and Electrical Controls Engineer. Apply now for immediate consideration
My client is extremely busy with a healthy order book and therefore requires someone with experience, ideally in heavy industry and/or machinery. You’ll be involved in the full project lifecycle of bespoke large-scale projects, from commissioning stage to installation.
My client is offering a salary of £50,000 - £60,000 plus:
* 33 days holiday plus your birthday off
* 37-hour work week (Monday to Thursday 8am to 4:30pm and 8am to 1pm on Friday.
* Pension
* Free parking & excellent transport links
* Life Assurance (4x salary)
* Perkbox discounts & wellbeing support
* Career development in a supportive, technically focused team
Responsibilities of the Software and Electrical Controls Engineer
* Develop, test, and modify PLC software (typically ladder logic) for automated machinery, including safety PLC systems.
* Design control circuits and electrical panels for equipment such as presses, handling systems, grinders, mixers, and extruders.
* Produce detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, and installation documentation in line with required safety and performance standards e.g. PLd.
* Select, configure, and integrate control hardware, drives, sensors, and instrumentation.
* Generate safety documentation, including design risk assessments, SISTEMA safety reports, and FMECA analyses.
* Support and oversee electrical installations both in-house and at customer sites.
* Commission systems onsite, including testing, fault-finding, and optimisation.
* Troubleshoot and resolve control system and installation issues promptly.
* Work closely with project managers, mechanical engineers, and customers to ensure successful project delivery.
* Provide technical support and clear documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Experience required of the Software and Electrical Controls Engineer
* 5 years of experience in a similar role (ideally heavy industry or machinery)
* Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related discipline.
* Programmable Logic Control (PLC) skills.
* Proven experience in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Mitsubishi).
* Experience with machine safety systems (PL and SIL ratings).
This vacancy is being managed by Paul Smith. Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to advance yourself as a Software and Electrical Controls Engineer. Apply now for immediate consideration