Control Room Engineer

Job Title: Control Room Engineer

Location: Glascoed – Full-time, on-site with shift patterns and overtime

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Referral Scheme: £1,000

Grade: 6

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In this role, you will operate and manage a high-volume processing facility, which will require to monitor and diagnose plant and equipment. This will ensure safety and processes are followed efficiently and in compliance with company policy and regulatory standards.

Core duties

• You will observe and operate control panels including Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, CCTV and other monitoring systems
• You will track real-time data, alarms and trends to detect anomalies or deviation from routine operations
• You will conduct initial diagnosis of fault conditions, and escalate to relevant support functions, reset out of sequence faults, re-homing of robots & Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
• You will coordinate and oversee the integration of support personnel and facilities, coordinate maintenance, systems and production support to operation of the facility
• You will maintain detailed logs of system activities, maintenance actions and incidents, manage Permit to Work (PTW) in area of responsibility & coordinate management of change
• You will execute emergency shutdown procedures if required, assist in coordinating emergency response protocol

Essential Skills

• You will hold a Science / Engineering degree, HNC / HND or equivalent; or time served apprenticeship in the process industry or relevant experience
• You will be experienced in operations & monitoring systems in a control room environment
• You will have proficiency and understanding of PLC systems, SCADA or Siemens TIA portal
• You will have awareness of robotics/automation within multiple operational environments – training will be provided in this area
• You will provide a sound understanding of Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Control Plans, (PCP), and work instructions

TheControl Room Team

This is an opportunity for you to gain exposure to robotics & automation within a control room environment where training will be provided, where you will play a key role in ensuring safety and processes are adhered to across the whole Glascoed site and encouraging a safety culture. This will help to develop and manage new world class manufacturing facility, the role will integrate into the Operations team to support business strategic objectives and you will gain exposure to the wider engineering function on site.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicantsmust as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmust typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 30th October 2026

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