D R Newitt Recruitment
Controls Systems Engineer
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This business is a prominent player in the food manufacturing sector, well known for high-quality products and a strong service offering across its operations. Culturally, they operate with a supportive, process-driven environment where values like teamwork, respect, and continuous learning are at the core of everything they do. They offer an excellent framework for engineering skill development, upskilling, and supporting career growth within a close-knit site team.
We are seeking an experienced Controls and Software Engineer with a strong electrical and PLC bias (additional mechanical knowledge is an advantage). The ideal candidate must possess hands-on expertise in PLC programming across Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, or Siemens systems, along with a solid understanding of industrial networking, safety circuits, and inverter drives. Proven experience in executing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and leading improvement projects from design to commissioning is essential.
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The role combines hands-on breakdown support, software governance, and project engineering, with a focus on optimising machine reliability, safety, and operational efficiency across the plant.
- Manage site machinery software and electrical schematics
- Lead CI reliability projects
- Work closely with Shift Maintenance Crews, the Engineering Maintenance Manager, and cross-functional site teams to prevent downtime recurrence
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This role acts as the technical lead for site automation and control systems—managing software updates, panel modifications, and Maximo maintenance reporting—while providing essential expertise during major downtime events and scheduled weekly shutdowns.
Based at their manufacturing site in Maidstone, Kent, offering a dynamic environment for a skilled engineer with flexible working support around daily operations and plant shutdowns.
Package is highly competitive + strong benefits (details available on discussion).
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