Controls Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Controls Engineer to join their expanding team. Specializing in bespoke automation and robotics integration, this role involves developing industrial control systems and programming PLCs, particularly Allen Bradley and Siemens. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive, family-run environment and be willing to travel internationally for projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a growing engineering business while enjoying a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Contributory Pension

21 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven background in industrial automation and manufacturing.
• Experience programming PLCs from scratch, especially Allen Bradley and Siemens.

Responsibilities

• Develop industrial control systems from the ground up.
• Design and configure industrial communication networks.

Skills

PLC Programming (Allen Bradley & Siemens)

Industrial Automation

Factory-Based Work

Team Collaboration

International Travel

Tools

EtherNET

ProfiNET

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A long-established and respected UK-based engineering business is expanding its team due to continued growth and increasing demand. Specializing in bespoke automation, robotics integration, and special purpose machinery, this company is seeking a Controls Engineer who is hands-on, proactive, and aligned with a high-integrity, high-commitment team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop industrial control systems from the ground up, including PLC programming (Allen Bradley & Siemens).
• Design and configure industrial communication networks (EtherNET, ProfiNET).
• Work collaboratively on bespoke automation and robotic integration projects.
• Perform in-house build and test activities, with periodic travel for commissioning and support (UK & North America).
• Engage fully in a supportive, high-functioning team environment with a strong "make it happen" mindset.

Controls Engineer Job Requirements

• Proven background in industrial automation / manufacturing.
• Experience programming PLCs from scratch - Allen Bradley and Siemens are essential.
• Comfortable with factory-based work - must live within a realistic commuting distance of Gloucestershire.
• Valid British or EU passport - able to travel freely to the USA/Canada.
• Willing and able to travel internationally for short stints (up to two weeks at a time) as needed per project.
• Someone who fits well into a family-run, friendly, non-corporate culture.
• Strong values, good work ethic, and team-first mentality.
• Practical, proactive, reliable, and flexible.

Controls Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Contributory Pension
• 21 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

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