Controls Engineer
Cheltenham/Tewkesbury Area (On-site, Permanent)
£48,000 - £55,000 per annum
Mon-Thurs 08:00-17:00, Fri 08:00-14:00
Own transport essential - rural location, no public transport access
Some UK and international travel required (Europe, USA, Canada)

The Opportunity

An innovative and growing automation and robotics company is seeking a Controls Engineer to join their team. This is a full-time, permanent position — no contractors, please.

This is a hands-on role, suited to an engineer with strong PLC programming skills and a background in special purpose machinery, factory automation, or systems integration. You'll work on bespoke projects across a range of industries, delivering everything from initial control concepts to full installations.

Key Responsibilities

Design and program PLC/HMI/SCADA systems (Allen Bradley / Siemens)

Configure industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, ProfiNET)

Oversee project lifecycles - concept, design, build, install, support

Collaborate with internal teams and panel builders

Site installation, commissioning and support

Travel within the UK and occasionally overseas (usually short trips)

Mentor junior engineers where applicable

Essential Requirements

Proven experience in industrial control systems / manufacturing automation

PLC programming from scratch (Allen Bradley and Siemens)

Experience with Ethernet/IP and ProfiNET networks

UK driving licence (max 3 points)

British or EU passport holder (must be able to travel freely to USA/Canada)

No criminal record preventing overseas travel

Live within a commutable distance - this is not a remote role

Desirable Skills (Bonus):

Robotics programming

EPLAN familiarity

Experience with packaging or plastics machinery

Experience working on overseas installation projects

About You

You're a proactive, reliable, hands-on engineer who enjoys working as part of a small team. You take pride in your work, communicate clearly, and get stuck in where needed. You enjoy variety, learning, and seeing your work in action.

We're not a corporate machine - just a hardworking, values-driven company that treats people well and rewards those who go the extra mile.

What's on Offer

£48,000 - £55,000 salary (DOE)

Private healthcare (includes partner and dependants)

Contributory pension scheme

21 days holiday + bank holidays (rises with service)

Cycle to work scheme

Bonus opportunities for outstanding contributions

Supportive, down-to-earth team with real progression opportunities

Important Notes

This is a permanent hire — no umbrella companies or contractors

Candidates from Oil & Gas, Automotive, or Aerospace must have relevant special purpose machinery or automation experience

Role is site-based - own transport required

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