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 systems integration
* Exposure to drive systems and motion control technologies
* Familiarity with both hardware and software aspects of control systems
What’s on Offer:
* Competitive salary up to £55,000
* Excellent benefits package
* Ongoing training and professional development
* A proactive, collaborative, and supportive work environment
* Clear progression path within a growing engineering company
Ready to unlock your full potential?
Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career with a company that values innovation, initiative, and continuous growth