Position: Controls Engineer

Location: Gloucester

Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 DOE + Travel Allowance

Are you an experienced Controls Engineer looking to work on complex, high-spec automation projects with global exposure? Would you like to be part of a forward-thinking engineering business delivering advanced machinery to international customers?

An established and growing engineering company is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to join their automation team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Controls Engineer who enjoys working on bespoke machinery, developing control systems, and being involved in projects from concept through to commissioning.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£45,000 – £60,000 DOE)
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance & income protection
• Employee incentive plan
• International travel opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term career progression within a growing business

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop and modify PLC, HMI, and motion control systems for automated machinery
• Integrate control systems with distributed I/O and networked architectures
• Support new machine builds, prototype development, and existing equipment
• Program and integrate vision systems for inspection and measurement
• Ensure machinery complies with safety standards and best practices
• Produce technical documentation for build, testing, and customer handover
• Provide on-site commissioning, fault finding, and customer support
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers on project delivery
• Contribute to continuous improvement and product development initiatives

The Person:

• Experience working as a Controls Engineer within automation or special-purpose machinery
• Strong PLC programming experience (Rockwell / Siemens or similar)
• Knowledge of motion control systems and control architectures
• Experience with HMI systems and industrial automation software
• Willingness to travel internationally for commissioning and support

If you are an experienced Controls Engineer looking for a technically challenging role with global exposure and strong career progression, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

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