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Controls Engineer (Bespoke Machinery)

Ernest Gordon RecruitmentUK, UK🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 18 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

You'll thrive as a Controls Engineer in this esteemed company, leveraging your PLC programming skills to innovate bespoke machinery and enjoy significant opportunities for in-house training and global travel. This role offers a competitive salary of £65,000 and a chance to be the technical expert in a company with a renowned reputation for over 60 years. Apply now to join a distinguished engineering team and shape the future of specialized machinery.

Quick Overview

Salary
£65k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
UK, UK, United Kingdom
Posted
4 hours ago

Job Description

Controls Engineer (Bespoke Machinery)

Lowestoft

£60,000 to £65,000 + In-House Training + Annual Discretional Bonus + Site Travel (Paid) + Overseas Travel (Paid) + Company Benefits

Are you a Controls Engineer or similar, ideally with experience programming PLC's, looking for a role at a bespoke machinery manufacturer, where you will be the technical go to for all Control system related issues, at a company who boast over 60 years of industry expertise and a worldwide renowned reputation?

Do you want to work in a varied and exciting role where you will get to work on a variety of PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, and robots, as well as other specialized control systems all custom made to client requirements, whilst reaping the benefits of in-house training on the company's expertise, and a great benefits package?

On offer is the chance to become a key member of a specialist Engineering team, who for over 60 years have been at the forefront of bespoke machinery innovation, manufacturing specialist machines ranging from packaging, product assembly, quality control, and product handling units.

In this role you will be responsible for programming and modifying control systems, troubleshooting, adjusting, and fault-finding mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and software systems, as well identifying new opportunities to improve existing machinery and systems.

This role would suit a Controls Engineer or similar, ideally with experience programming PLCs, looking for a role where they will be the technical go to in a distinguished engineering business with over 60 years of innovation and expertise,

The Role

  • Programming and modifying PLCs
  • Troubleshooting and adjusting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and controls equipment
  • Identify news opportunities to improve existing machinery and systems

The Person

  • Controls Engineer or similar ideally with experience programming PLCs
  • Happy with UK and overseas travel (30% travel, 70% office based)
  • Commutable distance to Lowestoft

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Key Words:Controls Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Controls Commissioning Engineer, Engineer, Engineering, PLCs, PLC Engineer, Programmer, PLC Programmer, HMIs, Robots, Servo Drives, Beccles, Lowestoft, Great Yarmouth, Norwich

If you are interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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