Job Title: Controls Engineer Location: Gloucestershire, UK Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Excellent Benefits + Career Progression Opportunities Are you ready to take your automation and controls expertise to the next level? Join a fast-growing, world-recognised UK manufacturer renowned for its cutting-edge machinery in the plastics and rubber extrusion industry. We’re looking for a Controls Engineer with a strong background in PLC and HMI programming, coupled with electrical engineering knowledge and a passion for automation and innovation. Key Responsibilities: * Design and develop control systems for bespoke automated machinery * Program and integrate PLC (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley) and HMI systems * Select and specify key components (e.g. motors, drives, encoders) * Interpret customer specifications and evaluate technical requirements * Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver tailored automation solutions Required Skills & Experience: * Proven experience in controls engineering within a manufacturing or industrial automation environment * Proficient in PLC programming and HMI development * Strong knowledge of control components and systems integration * Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and customer specs * Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills Desirable Attributes: * Experience with custom machinery or ...