Controls Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Winchcombe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Annual leave + BH

Cycle to work

Career progression

Global projects

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to join the team between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury, with UK and international travel. You will design, program and commission bespoke control systems across multiple industries, working with mechanical and electrical teams to deliver turnkey automation solutions.

Travel roughly 50% and on-site install/commission activities are expected. Essential skills include PLC programming (Allen Bradley/Siemens), fault finding, and strong

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial control systems.
• PLC programming with Allen Bradley and Siemens.
• Knowledge of EtherNET/IP and Profinet networks.
• Experience in manufacturing/automation environments.
• Strong fault finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Program PLCs, HMI/Touch Screens, SCADA and industrial network systems.
• Design bespoke control systems for automation projects.
• Work with panel builders to ensure systems meet specifications.
• Carry out on-site installation and commissioning activities.
• Provide service, support and fault finding on existing customer systems.
• Manage projects through all stages from concept to handover.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers during project delivery.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and other team members.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and to high standards.
• Travel throughout the UK and internationally to support installations and commissioning activities.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen Bradley

Siemens PLC

Industrial networks

Fault finding

Independent work

Customer facing

Driving licence

Travel 50%

Job description

Controls Engineer Cheltenham / Tewkesbury (with UK & International Travel)

Permanent

Competitive Salary

We are currently recruiting for a Controls Engineer to join their growing team based between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. Our client specialise with bespoke control systems, factory automation solutions, robotics, vision inspection systems and plastic container handling equipment. Due to continued growth and increased customer demand, they are looking to appoint an experienced Controls Engineer to work on a wide range of innovative automation projects across multiple industries. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of projects from concept through to commissioning, working closely with mechanical and electrical design teams to deliver complete turnkey automation solutions.

Main Duties - Controls Engineer

• Program PLCs, HMI/Touch Screens, SCADA and industrial network systems
• Design and develop bespoke control systems for automation projects
• Work closely with panel builders to ensure systems are built to specification
• Carry out on-site installation and commissioning activities
• Provide service, support and fault finding on existing customer systems
• Manage projects through all stages from concept, design and build to final handover
• Liaise directly with customers and suppliers throughout project delivery
• Train and mentor junior engineers and other team members
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards
• Travel throughout the UK and internationally to support installations and commissioning activities

The Ideal Candidate - Controls Engineer

• Strong experience within industrial control systems
• PLC programming experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens systems
• Knowledge of industrial networks including EtherNET/IP and ProfiNET
• Experience working within manufacturing or automation environments
• Strong fault finding and problem-solving abilities
• Able to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Excellent communication skills and customer-facing experience
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel regularly within the UK and overseas (approximately 50%)
• Positive attitude with a hands-on approach and strong attention to detail

Desirable Experience

• Robotics programming
• EPLAN electrical design
• Packaging systems
• Plastics processing machinery
• Previous experience working internationally
• Additional language skills

What We Are Able to Offer - Controls Engineer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to earn spot bonuses and performance awards
• Private healthcare for you, your partner and children (following probation)
• Contributory pension scheme
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for long service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent progression and development opportunitiesOpportunity to work on cutting-edge automation and robotics projects worldwide
• Supportive and close-knit team environment

Working Hours Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00 Friday: 08:00 - 14:00

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.