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Controls Engineer

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Lydney, United Kingdom
Last month
£45,000 – £55,000 pa

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£45,000 – £55,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Shift-work
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Posted
27 Apr 2026 (Last month)

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Controls Engineer - Day Shift
Lydney
£45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits
Day Shift | Permanent

A well-established manufacturing business inLydney, Gloucestershire is seeking aControls Engineer to join their engineering team on aday shift basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced automation or controls specialist who enjoys working across projects, upgrades, and continuous improvement within a modern industrial environment.

The Role

As aControls Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and support of PLC-controlled systems across the site. You'll work on projects from concept through to commissioning while also supporting fault-finding, upgrades, and safety improvements to keep production running efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities

  • Specify, program, modify and testPLC systems (Siemens TIA Portal / Step7, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff).

  • Develop and maintainHMI/SCADA systems, data acquisition, alarms, diagnostics, and performance dashboards.

  • Design and implementfunctional safety architectures including safety PLCs, light curtains, scanners/radar, and machine interlocks.

  • Produce safety documentation includingrisk assessments, Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS), validation plans, and proof testing aligned with ISO 13849 / IEC 62061.

  • Troubleshoot complex faults acrossPLC, electrical systems, sensors, and communications networks.

  • Lead improvements tomachine safety, throughput, and reliability including infeed systems, door interlocks, and safety zoning.

Requirements

To be successful in this role you will ideally have:

  • Proven experience withPLC programming and commissioning.

  • Experience withSiemens TIA Portal / Step7 andMitsubishi GX Developer (Beckhoff TwinCAT advantageous).

  • Strong knowledge ofLadder Logic and STL programming.

  • Experience designing and supportingHMI/SCADA systems.

  • HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Controls, or Mechatronics (or relevant experience).

Interested?
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion about thisControls Engineer opportunity in Lydney.

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