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Controls Engineer

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Gloucester, ENG, GL1, GB

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Position: Controls Engineer

Location: Gloucester

Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 DOE + Travel Allowance

Are you an experienced Controls Engineer looking to work on complex, high-spec automation projects with global exposure? Would you like to be part of a forward-thinking engineering business delivering advanced machinery to international customers?

An established and growing engineering company is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to join their automation team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Controls Engineer who enjoys working on bespoke machinery, developing control systems, and being involved in projects from concept through to commissioning.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£45,000 – £60,000 DOE)

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Life assurance & income protection

Employee incentive plan

International travel opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Long-term career progression within a growing business

Role Responsibilities:

Develop and modify PLC, HMI, and motion control systems for automated machinery

Integrate control systems with distributed I/O and networked architectures

Support new machine builds, prototype development, and existing equipment

Program and integrate vision systems for inspection and measurement

Ensure machinery complies with safety standards and best practices

Produce technical documentation for build, testing, and customer handover

Provide on-site commissioning, fault finding, and customer support

Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers on project delivery

Contribute to continuous improvement and product development initiatives

The Person:

Experience working as a Controls Engineer within automation or special-purpose machinery

Strong PLC programming experience (Rockwell / Siemens or similar)

Knowledge of motion control systems and control architectures

Experience with HMI systems and industrial automation software

Willingness to travel internationally for commissioning and support

If you are an experienced Controls Engineer looking for a technically challenging role with global exposure and strong career progression, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.

At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.

THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.

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