via reed · 29 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Controls/Automation Engineer

Elix Sourcing Solutions Limited
Tiverton Full-time GBP 60,000 – 70,000
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Controls/Automation Engineer

£70,000 + Progression + Pension + Holiday + Company Benefits

Monday to Friday - Days (8am-4pm)

Tiverton

Commutable from Taunton, Willand, Exeter, Wellington, Honiton and Chard

Are you a Controls Engineeror similar looking to join an original equipment manufacturer who is family owned and has been running for 25+ years!

Are you a Controls Engineer with AVENA/Citect SCADA experience looking to join a specialist engineering company that designs and manufactures bespoke automation equipment for the food and beverage industry?

On offer is the opportunity to join a family owned business with over 25 years of experience, where you'll work on technically challenging automation projects from design through to commissioning. You'll become part of a close-knit engineering team with the autonomy to make a real impact while developing your skills across a wide range of industrial control systems.

This role will see you designing, programming and improving PLC and HMI systems for equipment used by leading food manufacturers. You'll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from software development and testing through to installation, commissioning and customer acceptance, ensuring systems meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

The Role

  • Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues

  • Maintain and improve control systems fro all equipment on site

  • Installation and commissioning of new equipment

The Person
  • Must have experience with Citect / AVEVA Plant SCADA

  • Strong knowledge of PLC programming

  • Food/FMCG Industry Experience

For more information please click apply - - Shannon Webb

elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

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