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Controls Engineer

Job Title: Controls Engineer



Location: Gloucester



Contract Details: Permanent, Full Time



Salary: £50,000 - £65,000



About Our Client:

Join a forward-thinking organisation that specialises in providing cutting-edge solutions to the lead acid battery industry. They pride themselves on innovation and excellence, fostering a collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter.



Benefits & Perks:



Holiday Allowance: 25 days + 8 BH (including up to 3 days for Christmas shutdown)

Long Service Award: Up to 5 additional days for milestones in service

Private Medical Insurance

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Flexible Working

Pension Scheme

Referral Scheme

Opportunities for professional development and training

Competitive salary

Travel opportunities for international customer visits

Collaborative and innovative work environmentResponsibilities:

As a Controls Engineer, you will:



Develop and support control systems for specialised automated machinery

Programme and modify PLC, HMI, and Motion Control systems

Configure networked control systems with distributed I/O

Integrate vision systems for inspection and measurement

Oversee machine safety compliance with international standards

Prepare support documentation for manufacturing and testing

Provide customer support and travel on-site as needed

Identify opportunities for process and quality improvements

Foster relationships with stakeholders to ensure project successEssential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):



HNC/HND or equivalent in a Software-related discipline

Proven experience with PLC, HMI, and motion programming (preferably Rockwell Logix)

Knowledge of safety PLC, Kinetix motion control, and Studio 5000

Strong communication skills, both written and oral

Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and adaptable to change

Ability to travel internationally (2-3 weeks, 4-5 times annually)Desirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):



Experience with Sieme ns Control systems and TIA Portal

Familiarity with robotic applications (Yaskawa )

Knowledge of vision systemsTechnologies:



PLC and HMI programming

Motion control systems

Vision systems (Cognex or similar)

Networked control systemsHow to apply:

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be a part of an innovative team, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience. We can't wait to hear from you!



Adecco is a -confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.



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Controls Engineer

Gloucester, UK
Full time

Published on 06/13/2025

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