Controls Engineer

MDE Consultants Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and automation solutions provider seeks a Controls Engineer to join their team in Gloucestershire, offering a diverse portfolio of work in bespoke automation systems. The role involves design, programming, and troubleshooting of industrial control systems, requiring strong PLC programming skills and willingness to travel internationally.

Benefits

Private healthcare (partner and children included)

Company pension scheme

Performance-based bonuses and awards

Cycle to work scheme

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in industrial control systems within manufacturing environments.
• Experience with PLC programming from scratch (Siemens and Allen Bradley).
• Willingness to travel and a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Design and program industrial control systems (Allen Bradley / Siemens).
• Support on-site installation and commissioning of systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and maintain high delivery standards.

Skills

Industrial control systems

PLC programming

Industrial networking

Job description

Controls Engineer

Location: Gloucestershire (Cheltenham/Tewkesbury area) with UK & international travel

Salary: GBP48,000 - GBP55,000 DOE + Private Healthcare (including dependants), Contributory Pension, Bonus Scheme

A growing and highly respected engineering and automation solutions provider is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join their talented technical team. This is a full-time, permanent role offering a diverse and challenging portfolio of work across bespoke automation systems, controls, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technology.

Working from a modern facility in Gloucestershire, you'll be part of a close-knit engineering team developing tailor-made solutions for customers across multiple sectors. You'll also be expected to undertake periodic travel for installations and commissioning, predominantly in the UK and North America.

The Role

• Design and program industrial control systems (Allen Bradley / Siemens)
• Deliver PLC, touchscreen, network and SCADA programming
• Support on-site installation and commissioning of systems
• Troubleshoot and service existing customer solutions
• Take ownership of full project lifecycles - from concept to customer sign-off
• Collaborate with mechanical/electrical engineers on integrated solutions
• Mentor junior engineers and maintain high delivery standards

The Candidate

• Strong background in industrial control systems within manufacturing environments
• PLC programming from scratch (Siemens and Allen Bradley)
• Knowledge of industrial networking (EtherNET, ProfiNET)
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel
• Full driving licence
• UK/EU passport (required for travel to USA/Canada without visa restrictions)
• No criminal convictions that would restrict international travel
• Reside within a commutable distance of Cheltenham/Tewkesbury

Desirable Experience

• Experience working overseas
• Robotics programming
• EPLAN design knowledge
• Familiarity with plastic processing or packaging machinery

Benefits

• Private healthcare (partner and children included)
• Company pension scheme
• Annual leave: 21 days + bank holidays (with additional days for long service)
• Performance-based bonuses and awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive, collaborative work environment
• Clear progression opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed and capable Controls Engineer looking to apply their expertise in a hands-on, solutions-driven environment with global reach.