Controls Engineer in Gloucester

Job Description

Position: Controls Engineer\n\nLocation: Gloucester\n\nContract: Permanent | Full-Time\n\nSalary: £45,000 – £60,000 DOE + Travel Allowance\n\nAre 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?\n\nAn 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.\n\nBenefits\n\nCompetitive salary (£45,000 – £60,000 DOE)\n\nPrivate medical insurance\n\nCompany pension scheme\n\nLife assurance & income protection\n\nEmployee incentive plan\n\nInternational travel opportunities\n\nOngoing training and development\n\nLong-term career progression within a growing business\n\nRole Responsibilities:\n\nDevelop and modify PLC, HMI, and motion control systems for automated machinery\n\nIntegrate control systems with distributed I/O and networked architectures\n\nSupport new machine builds, prototype development, and existing equipment\n\nProgram and integrate vision systems for inspection and measurement\n\nEnsure machinery complies with safety standards and best practices\n\nProduce technical documentation for build, testing, and customer handover\n\nProvide on-site commissioning, fault finding, and customer support\n\nCollaborate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers on project delivery\n\nContribute to continuous improvement and product development initiatives\n\nThe Person:\n\nExperience working as a Controls Engineer within automation or special-purpose machinery\n\nStrong PLC programming experience (Rockwell / Siemens or similar)\n\nKnowledge of motion control systems and control architectures\n\nExperience with HMI systems and industrial automation software\n\nWillingness to travel internationally for commissioning and support\n\nIf 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.\n\nAs champions of and in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.\n\nAt 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.\n\nTHOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.\n\nTHOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.\n\nIND1