Senior Controls EngineerSouth West LondonUp to 65K per annum About the RoleA leading UK manufacturing business is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer with a strong controls engineering background and a clear aspiration to move into leadership.This role is ideal for an experienced Controls Engineer who is ready to take the next step into management, while remaining technically influential. You will lead maintenance and controls activities across the site, driving equipment reliability, automation strategy, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.You will work closely with the Engineering Manager to develop both the engineering team and the long-term technical strategy for the site.Contract: PermanentShift: Monday - Friday (Days)Key ResponsibilitiesLead controls and maintenance engineering activities across the siteOwn and develop the site''s controls and automation strategySupport preventative and corrective maintenance programmesEnsure high levels of equipment reliability and machine performanceLead, coach, and develop engineering teamsDrive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiativesEnsure compliance with safety and engineering standardsKey RequirementsRelevant electrical and/or controls engineering qualificationStrong background as a Controls Engineer with leadership aspirationsEngineering experience within a manufacturing environmentExperience in fast-paced manufacturing is desirable, but flexibility exists for the right can