Automation Manager

3 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom John Charles Search Full time

John Charles Search has been retained on an exclusive basis by a global leader in warehouse automation and material-handling technologies to identify a
Controls Manager
who will lead controls strategy and project delivery across UK automation operations.

Package:

Base Salary:
£80,000 – £90,000

Bonus:
10% (performance-based)

Benefits:
Car / Car Allowance, Pension, Healthcare, Phone & Laptop provided

The Role:

As the
Controls Manager
, you will lead all aspects of controls engineering across multiple automation projects, from concept development through commissioning.

You'll oversee a growing team of controls engineers, ensuring robust system design, safety compliance, and seamless integration of PLC, SCADA, and motion systems within complex automated environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, develop, and mentor the controls engineering team across multiple UK projects.
  • Oversee system architecture, PLC programming standards, safety compliance, and commissioning processes.
  • Ensure high-quality delivery of control systems for conveyors, sortation, AS/RS, and robotic automation solutions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to support seamless project execution.
  • Drive continuous improvement in controls strategy, standardisation, and system optimisation.
  • Act as a technical authority during customer meetings, design reviews, and onsite commissioning activities.

About You:

  • Proven background in controls engineering within warehouse automation, conveyor systems, robotics, or material handling.
  • Strong experience with PLC/SCADA platforms (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, Mitsubishi).
  • Hands-on commissioning experience with automated warehouse or logistics systems.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability—team management or project lead experience is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the capability to engage confidently with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Structured, proactive, and able to drive projects to completion within a fast-paced engineering environment.

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