Global Controls Engineer: PLC/SCADA, Onsite & Travel

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/ car allowance

Pension scheme after probation

Private Health Insurance

Cycle to work

21 days holiday + statutory holidays

Long service holiday

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Controls Engineer to work on site in Cheltenham, with occasional travel to the US & Canada for commissioning. The role requires hands-on PLC programming experience and strong knowledge of industrial networks within manufacturing environments.

You will lead control-system projects from conception through build, install and set-to-work, mentoring junior engineers and ensuring high standards of delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial control systems and automated machinery.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience (Allen Bradley / Siemens).
• Knowledge of industrial networks (EtherNET, ProfiNET).
• Background in manufacturing environments and processes.
• Ability to liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Program PLCs, touch screens, networks and SCADA systems.
• Coordinate with internal panel builders to ensure builds match designs.
• Carry out on-site installation and commissioning of systems.
• Service and fault-find on existing installations.
• Manage projects and own select customer projects from concept through build.
• Train and mentor team members on control systems.
• Ensure projects are delivered to high standards and on time.

Skills

Industrial Control Systems

PLC programming

Industrial networks

Manufacturing industries

Customer liaison

Job description

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Controls Engineer to work on site in Cheltenham, with occasional travel to the US & Canada for commissioning. The role requires hands-on PLC programming experience and strong knowledge of industrial networks within manufacturing environments.

You will lead control-system projects from conception through build, install and set-to-work, mentoring junior engineers and ensuring high standards of delivery.