Controls Engineer

Position: Controls Engineer Location: Poole (Commutable from Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wimborne and surrounding areas) Salary: £50,000 + Bonus (up to 5%) Shift: Monday - Friday Are you an experienced Controls Engineer looking to join a business that's investing in automation, innovation, and long-term growth? We're looking to speak with engineers who are looking to join a rapidly growing manufacturer that is putting its Engineering team first! You will join an experienced controls/automation team that are at the forefront of the engineering department- with an exciting expansion project you will bring technical knowledge to a wide range of new manufacturing machinery! The Role Key responsibilities include: * Providing electrical, control, and automation support across maintenance, projects, and commissioning * Responding to faults and minimising downtime through effective problem solving * Maintaining and improving PLC, HMI, SCADA, and instrumentation systems * Supporting control system upgrades and site-wide improvement projects * Driving a proactive approach to maintenance and system reliability * Ensuring engineering records, asset history, and maintenance systems are kept up to date What We're Looking For * Degree/HND in Electrical Engineering, Control & Instrumentation or similar * Strong EC&I background with proven industry experience * Experience with PLCs, control systems, and automation * Strong fault-finding and analytical skills * FMCG or manufacturing experience (desirable) * Health & safety focused mindset Salary & Benefits * Bonus scheme (up to 5%) * Pension (up to 10% employer contribution) * Health cash plan & retail discounts * Buy holiday scheme * Career development and progression opportunities * Cycle to work scheme * Free parking * And more! For more information, call George @ Zest - (phone number removed) or email (url removed) As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)