Controls Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTDCheltenham, Gloucestershire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 27 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers exciting opportunities for international travel and project ownership, allowing you to develop your expertise in bespoke control systems and robotics. If you thrive on complex problem-solving and enjoy hands-on commissioning, you'll find a rewarding career path here with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Apply today to join a dynamic engineering team and make a significant impact on global projects.

Quick Overview

Salary

£55k - £62k/yr

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Location

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Posted

4 days ago

RoboticsPLC ProgrammingSCADA

Job Description

Job Profile for Controls Engineer - RF47638
My client specialise in the design, build and installation of bespoke control systems, factory automation systems and machinery, vision inspection, plastic container handling and robotics. They are on the lookout for a Controls Engineer to work onsite in Cheltenham and be able to travel to the US & Canada for site and commissioning work.

Controls Engineer Responsibilities

? 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 and build

? Training and mentoring other team members in control systems

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

Controls Engineer Position Requirements

? Industrial Control Systems

? PLC programming (Allen Bradley / Siemens essential)

? Industrial networks (EtherNET, ProfiNET)

? Manufacturing industries / processes

? Liaising with customers/suppliers

Controls Engineer Position Remuneration

? Remuneration: £55,000-£62,000

? Company car/ car allowance

? 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)

? Hours: Monday-Thursday 08.00 to 17.00, Friday 08.00

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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