Robotics & Controls Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension

21 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Robotics & Controls Engineer in Cheltenham to join a UK-based engineering business known for bespoke automation and robotics integration. The role involves hands-on design and development of PLC, HMI, network and SCADA systems, with travel to client sites in the UK and North America as required.

You will collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams, write complex software for Studio 5000 or TIA Portal, and contribute to a high-integrity,

Responsibilities

• Designing and programming PLC, HMI, network and SCADA systems from scratch
• Designing, programming and integrating industrial robotic solutions (FANUC preferred, but not essential)
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical design teams on control architectures
• In-house build and test activities with occasional UK/North America commissioning travel
• Travel internationally for short project assignments as needed
• Write complex software for Allen Bradley Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Salary: GBP60000 - GBP80000 per annum

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 not
• essential) 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.
• 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

• Contributory Pension
• 21 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays