Controls Engineer

ADH - TBS
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
Market related
Permanent
Automation

Controls Engineer – Automated Machinery

Gloucester, UK

Salary Experience Dependent

Every other Friday Off

We are recruiting for a leading designer and manufacturer of special purpose automated machinery. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our team in Gloucester.

Key Responsibilities – Controls Engineer

  • Develop and support PLC, HMI, and Motion Control systems for bespoke automated machinery
  • Program and modify software using Rockwell Logix platform (Studio 5000, FTView ME, Kinetix motion control, Safety PLC)
  • Configure networked control systems with distributed I/O
  • Program and integrate vision systems (Cognex or similar) for inspection and measurement
  • Provide controls support during prototype builds, new machine commissioning, and field service on existing equipment
  • Ensure machine safety compliance with relevant international standards
  • Produce supporting documentation for manufacturing, testing, and customer packages
  • Deliver customer support, including on-site commissioning and troubleshooting
  • Identify opportunities for process, productivity, and quality improvements
  • Participate actively in product development and continuous improvement activities

Experience/Qualifications – Controls Engineer

  • HNC/HND or equivalent in a software/controls-related discipline
  • Proven experience in PLC, HMI, and motion control programming – strong Rockwell Logix experience essential
  • Knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal advantageous
  • Experience with robotic applications (Yaskawa preferred) desirable
  • Vision systems experience (Cognex or similar) advantageous
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work effectively in culturally diverse environments
  • Positive, supportive approach to technical problem-solving
  • Flexible and receptive to change
  • Willing and able to travel internationally (typically 4–5 trips per year, each 2–3 weeks duration)

Benefits – Controls Engineer

  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
  • Every other Friday off – enjoy a 9-day fortnight
  • Generous company pension contribution (up to 10% total):
  • 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (up to 3 days reserved for Christmas shutdown)
  • Long service awards
  • Private Medical Insurance available for all employees
  • Group Life Assurance – up to 5× salary
  • Group Income Protection – up to 2/3 basic salary (after probation)
  • Company sick pay – up to 6 weeks full pay (after probation)
  • Cycle to Work scheme

Role will be suitable for: Controls Engineers, Electrical Engineers, PLC Programmers & Similar

For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on 01453 796617 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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