Controls Engineer

108763
Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, England
£55k per year
Permanent
Automation

Controls Engineer Cheltenham / Tewkesbury (with UK & International Travel)

Permanent

Competitive Salary

We are currently recruiting for a Controls Engineer to join their growing team based between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. Our client specialise with bespoke control systems, factory automation solutions, robotics, vision inspection systems and plastic container handling equipment. Due to continued growth and increased customer demand, they are looking to appoint an experienced Controls Engineer to work on a wide range of innovative automation projects across multiple industries. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of projects from concept through to commissioning, working closely with mechanical and electrical design teams to deliver complete turnkey automation solutions.

Main Duties - Controls Engineer

  • Program PLCs, HMI/Touch Screens, SCADA and industrial network systems
  • Design and develop bespoke control systems for automation projects
  • Work closely with panel builders to ensure systems are built to specification
  • Carry out on-site installation and commissioning activities
  • Provide service, support and fault finding on existing customer systems
  • Manage projects through all stages from concept, design and build to final handover
  • Liaise directly with customers and suppliers throughout project delivery
  • Train and mentor junior engineers and other team members
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards
  • Travel throughout the UK and internationally to support installations and commissioning activities

The Ideal Candidate - Controls Engineer

  • Strong experience within industrial control systems
  • PLC programming experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens systems
  • Knowledge of industrial networks including EtherNET/IP and ProfiNET
  • Experience working within manufacturing or automation environments
  • Strong fault finding and problem-solving abilities
  • Able to work independently and manage multiple projects
  • Excellent communication skills and customer-facing experience
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Willingness to travel regularly within the UK and overseas (approximately 50%)
  • Positive attitude with a hands-on approach and strong attention to detail

Desirable Experience

  • Robotics programming
  • EPLAN electrical design
  • Packaging systems
  • Plastics processing machinery
  • Previous experience working internationally
  • Additional language skills

What We Are Able to Offer - Controls Engineer

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Opportunity to earn spot bonuses and performance awards
  • Private healthcare for you, your partner and children (following probation)
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Additional holiday entitlement for long service
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Excellent progression and development opportunities
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation and robotics projects worldwide
  • Supportive and close-knit team environment

Working Hours Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00 Friday: 08:00 - 14:00 If you are interested to find out more about the role please reach out to Charlie Boulton using the contact details below:

01453 852544

[email protected] 

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