Controls Engineer

What you'll be doing

• Working with PLC, HMI and SCADA systems across high-speed production lines
• Fault-finding and improving Rockwell / Allen-Bradley controlled equipment
• Supporting shift engineers with automation issues and developing their capability
• Identifying and delivering improvements to reliability, safety and output
• Supporting commissioning and upgrades to existing machinery
• Acting as the go-to person on site for more complex controls issues

• Experience in a Controls Engineer or automation-focused role within manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLCs (or similar with willingness to learn)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment
• Hands‑on approach - someone who enjoys fault finding and improving systems
• Food/FMCG experience is ideal, but not essential

• Stable, long-term position on a large production site
• Real ownership of automation and site improvements
• Opportunity to step into (or further develop in) a Controls-focused role

Empower Talent is recruiting a Controls Engineer for a large food manufacturing site in Glasgow. This is a hands‑on role on a live production site - ideal for someone who enjoys being on the factory floor, solving problems, and improving how automated lines actually run.

This role is being managed by Empower Talent. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.