Controls Engineer

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm is on the lookout for a proactive Controls Engineer to join their expanding team. This role involves developing bespoke industrial control systems and programming PLCs, particularly Allen Bradley and Siemens. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment and possess a strong work ethic, ensuring high-quality automation and robotics integration. With a focus on hands-on work and a commitment to team culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while enjoying a supportive work atmosphere. If you're ready to make an impact in a family-run business, this could be the perfect fit!

Benefits

Contributory Pension

21 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with PLC programming essential.
• Background in industrial automation and manufacturing required.

Responsibilities

• Develop industrial control systems from scratch including PLC programming.
• Design and configure industrial communication networks.

Skills

PLC Programming (Allen Bradley & Siemens)

Industrial Automation

Industrial Communication Networks (EtherNET, ProfiNET)

Robotics Integration

Team Collaboration

Job description

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.
• 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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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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