Control Systems Engineer

Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom
Yesterday
£40,000 – £45,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £45,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
1 Jul 2026 (Yesterday)

Benefits

Bonus Pension Mileage reimbursement

Controls Engineer - Siemens/Rockwell

£40-45k + Bonus, Pension, Mileage

South West - Hybrid working post-probation

Ref: 25195

A growing automation and engineering services business is looking to recruit a Controls Engineer to support the delivery of industrial automation projects across the FMCG, food & beverage and pharmaceutical sectors.

This role offers the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from customer requirements gathering and software development through to commissioning and final handover. The position combines home-based software development with regular visits to the South West office and customer sites throughout the UK.

Projects range from new installations through to upgrades and commissioning across major UK manufacturers.

Controls Engineer - The Role:

Develop and modify PLC, HMI and SCADA software for industrial automation projects

Assist in the production of Functional Design Specifications (FDS)

Support control system design and network architecture

Commission and fault-find automation systems on customer sites

Produce project documentation including RAMS and technical reports

Work closely with customers to understand operational requirements and deliver effective solutions

Support projects through all stages of design, development and implementation

Projects are typically within FMCG and pharmaceutical manufacturing, often involving process systems for product flow, mixing, and packaging operations.

Controls Engineer - The Person:

3-5 years' experience within industrial automation, controls or software engineering

Experience programming Siemens and/or Allen Bradley PLCs

Knowledge of HMI and SCADA systems

Comfortable working in a customer-facing environment

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to travel throughout the UK and occasionally stay away when required

You will have the opportunity to work on high-value engineering projects for major UK manufacturers while building strong technical expertise in industrial automation.

For further information please contact Sarah Clarke

Role is commutable from within and around the following areas: Bristol, Yate, Nailsea, Clevedon, Thornbury, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Dursley, Portishead, Chipping Sodbury, Newport, Cwmbran, Pontypool, Weston-Super-Mare, Chippenham, Melksham, Cirencester and Malmesbury

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