Robotics & Controls Engineer

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Contributory Pension

21 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Robotics & Controls Engineer to join its Cheltenham team. The role focuses on designing PLC, HMI, network and SCADA systems and integrating industrial robotics within bespoke automation projects.

You will collaborate with mechanical and electrical design teams, develop control architectures, and participate in in-house testing with occasional international travel for commissioning.

Qualifications

• Write complex software from scratch for control systems.
• Design, program and integrate industrial robotic solutions.
• Willing to travel internationally to project sites and for commissioning.
• Work within factory environments with a hands-on mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLC, HMI, network and SCADA systems from scratch.
• Design and integrate robotic solutions (FANUC preferred).
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams on control architectures.
• In-house build and test, with UK and North America travel for commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

SCADA integration

Robotics integration

Travel willingness

Tools

Studio 5000

TIA Portal

EtherNet/IP

PROFINET

Job description

Job Title

Robotics & Controls Engineer

Location

Cheltenham

Salary

£60,000- £80,000 (dependent on experience)

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 Robotics & Controls Engineer who is hands-on, proactive, and aligned with a high-integrity, high-commitment team culture.

Robotics & Controls Engineer Responsibilities

• Designing and programming PLC, HMI/touchscreen, network and SCADA systems from scratch
• Designing, programming and integrating industrial robotic solutions (FANUC ideally but notessential)
• Work collaboratively on bespoke automation and robotic integration projects.
• Developing control architectures and functional solutions in collaboration with mechanical and electrical design teams
• 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.

Robotics & Controls Engineer Requirements

• Be able to write complex software from scratch for Allen Bradley Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal.
• Be able design/ programme/ integrate industrial robotic solutions, such as and ideally FANUC
• Comfortable with factory-based work - must live within a realistic commuting distance of Gloucestershire.
• Industrial control systems and networks, including EtherNet/IP and PROFINET
• 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.

Robotics & Controls Engineer Salary & Benefits

• £60,000 - £80,000 (Max)
• Private Healthcare (incl. partner/child)
• Contributory Pension
• 21 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays