Controls Engineer - #1695329

We’re hiring for a Software Controls Engineer to join a long-established pharma equipment manufacturer in Liverpool. This company designs and builds complex, bespoke machinery used by pharmaceutical manufacturers and research organisations around the world.

This is a stable, well-run business with a high staff retention rate — the average time people stay is over 10 years. The engineering team is multi-disciplinary and works together across full project lifecycles. The role focuses on PLC and HMI software (Siemens and Allen Bradley), system integration, testing, and some travel for commissioning.

Key details:

• £60–65k depending on experience

• Hybrid working (home on Wednesdays and Fridays)

• Flexible hours, with a 1pm finish on Fridays

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 3-day Christmas shutdown

• Income protection & EAP (includes GP access, mental health and wellbeing support)

• Legal & General pension (4% employer / 4% employee)

• Death in service (4x salary)

• RAC breakdown cover

Requirements:

• Strong experience programming PLCs (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal essential; Allen Bradley a bonus)

• HMI/SCADA development (WinCC, FactoryTalk, or similar)

• Comfortable working across mechanical, electrical, and project teams

• Understanding of automation in manufacturing or regulated environments

• Willingness to support on-site testing and occasional UK/international travel

This is a unique opportunity to work on equipment that makes a real-world difference, in a company that looks after its people. If that sounds like your thing, get in touch.

You could be right for this Controls Engineer position if you've previously worked as a Software Automation Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, PLC Engineer, Systems Engineer, Automation & Controls specialist, controls-focused Electrical Design Engineer, Robotics Controls Engineer.

This role is being advertised by Cressida Consulting, acting as a recruitment consultancy. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. All applications will be handled in accordance with UK employment law and GDPR regulations.