My client in the Cheltenham area is currently seeking a skilled Controls Engineer due to expansion.

Job Description:

Working as part of a closely-knit team, you will be required to work both in-house and on customers' sites mainly around the UK and Ireland but you should expect worldwide travel on occasion. It is rare that you will be expected to stay over a weekend, but this can happen, especially on overseas projects. You will be instrumental in the design / installation / service and manufacture of our bespoke control systems and machinery delivering the programming capabilities for single control panels but more often designing from scratch, intricate controls systems as part of larger / complete turnkey automation solutions working in close collaboration with our teams of mechanical and electrical design engineers.

Responsibilities include:

* Programming of PLC / Touch Screen / Network / SCADA

* Liaising with our internal panel builders to ensure the systems are built to the design spec

* On site installation and commissioning

* Service and fault find on existing systems

* Project management

* Ownership of certain customers projects from conception, design, build, customer delight!

* Training and mentoring other team members in control systems

* Ensuring all projects are delivered to the highest possible standards and in a timely fashion

To be considered for the role, you will be experienced in:

* Industrial Control Systems

* PLC programming (Allen Bradley / Siemens essential)

* Industrial networks (EtherNET, ProfiNET)

* Manufacturing industries / processes

* Liaising with customers/suppliers

Ideally, you will also have experience of the following (and therefore have an advantage):

* Working in foreign countries

* Experience of programming robotics

* EPLAN electrical design

* Plastics processing machinery

* Packaging systems

If this sounds like you, then here's what's on offer:

* Remuneration: Good rate of pay in line with experience

* Opportunity to earn spot bonuses/awards for outstanding contributions

* Contributory Pension Scheme (after probationary period)

* 21 days holiday per annum plus statutory holidays

* Additional holiday for long service

* Private Health Insurance for you, your partner and children (after probationary period)

* Cycle to work scheme (after probationary period)

* Great colleagues

* Great opportunities for progression

Normal Hours: Monday-Thursday 08.00 to 17.00, Friday 08.00 to 14.00 (Note there may be occasional travel with longer hours)

You must be eligible to work in the UK.

* Candidates without proven controls engineering experience need not apply

* You will be expected to carry out a practical skills/capability test as part of the interview proces.

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: £48k-£55k

Please respond with your most up to date CV to be considered