Wynne Consulting
Controls & Workshop Manager
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Job Title: Controls & Workshop Manager
Department: Engineering / Operations / Automation
Reports To: Directors
Location: Northern Home Counties
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
ROLE SUMMARY
The Controls & Workshop Manager is responsible for leading the Controls Engineering and Electrical Build teams while overseeing workshop operations for the assembly, wiring, testing, and commissioning of robotic and automated systems. This role combines technical leadership, workshop management, project delivery, resource planning, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will ensure automation projects are delivered safely, on time, to budget, and to the required quality standards while fostering a high-performance engineering culture. The position acts as the key link between controls design, electrical build, mechanical assembly, commissioning, and project management functions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Controls Engineering Leadership
- Lead and manage a team of Controls Engineers, Electrical Designers, and PLC Programmers.
- Provide technical direction for automation and robotic control system design.
- Establish engineering standards, templates, and best practices.
- Review and approve controls architecture, electrical schematics, and software designs.
- Ensure controls solutions are robust, scalable, and compliant with customer requirements.
Workshop Operations Management
- Manage daily workshop activities, including machine build, wiring, testing, and integration.
- Allocate resources effectively across multiple projects.
- Ensure workshop activities align with project schedules.
- Monitor labour utilisation and productivity.
- Develop and maintain workshop procedures and work instructions.
- Ensure housekeeping and standards are maintained throughout the facility.
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Automation & Controls Systems
- Oversee the development and implementation of:
- PLC control systems
- HMI and SCADA applications
- Industrial networking systems
- Motion control and servo systems
- Robotic integration systems
- Machine safety systems
- Vision inspection systems
- Data acquisition and manufacturing execution interfaces
Typical platforms may include:
- Siemens TIA Portal
- Allen Bradley / Rockwell Studio 5000
- Beckhoff TwinCAT
- Mitsubishi GX Works
- Omron Sysmac
- ABB, FANUC, KUKA, UR, and Yaskawa robotic systems
Project Delivery
- Support project planning, estimating, and scheduling activities.
- Monitor project milestones and engineering deliverables.
- Ensure equipment is tested and validated prior to shipment.
- Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
- Manage commissioning activities and technical support requirements.
- Identify and mitigate technical and project risks.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
- 8-10+ years' experience within industrial automation or machine building.
- 3-5+ years' experience in a leadership or management role.
- Experience delivering robotic and automated machinery projects.
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Preferred
- Degree-qualified engineer.
- Member of IET or equivalent professional body.
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
- Project Management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP, APMP, etc.).
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Controls Engineering
- PLC programming and troubleshooting.
- HMI and SCADA development.
- Industrial communications protocols:
- Profinet
- Ethernet/IP
- EtherCAT
- Modbus TCP/IP
- OPC UA
- Servo and motion control systems.
- Machine safety design.
- Electrical system architecture.
Workshop & Build
- Electrical panel design and assembly.
- Machine wiring and installation.
- Fault finding and diagnostics.
- FAT and SAT execution.
- Commissioning and start-up support.
- Reading and interpreting electrical schematics.
Software & Tools
- EPLAN
- AutoCAD Electrical
- SolidWorks Electrical
- Siemens TIA Portal
- Rockwell Studio 5000
- Beckhoff TwinCAT
- Microsoft Project
- ERP/MRP systems
SALARY RANGE
Controls & Workshop Manager: £60,000 - £70,000
Potential additional benefits:
- Annual performance bonus
- Pension scheme
- Car allowance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development support
Ideal Industry Backgrounds
- Robotics & Automation
- Systems Integration
- Special Purpose Machinery
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Logistics & Warehouse Automation
- Food & Beverage Automation
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Packaging Machinery
- Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
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