Controls Systems Engineer in Chepstow

Controls Systems Engineer

£45,000 – £55,000 + c5% Bonus + 15% Pension + 33 Days Holidays + Benefits

Gloucestershire

Ref: 25065

Our client a leading advanced manufacturing organisation seeks a Controls Engineer to take ownership of industrial automation systems across high-performance automated cells and lines. This is a hands‑on, highly visible role supporting production, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive uptime, safety, and continuous improvement on site.

Controls Systems Engineer – The Role

• Design, program, and commission PLCs & motion systems (Siemens TIA/Step7, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff)
• Develop and integrate functional safety systems (light curtains, scanners, safety PLCs)
• Deliver SCADA/HMI solutions with alarms, diagnostics, and data acquisition
• Lead automation projects from concept to handover
• Troubleshoot faults, implement upgrades, and support production & maintenance teams

Controls Systems Engineer – The Person

• Proven experience as a Control Systems Engineer or in a similar automation engineering role.
• Strong proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or equivalent platforms).
• Hands‑on experience with industrial automation systems, including SCADA, HMI, and overall control system architecture.
• Solid background in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments.

Located in Gloucestershire, this role would be commutable from Bristol, Gloucester, Ross-on-Wye, Newport and surrounding areas.

For further information call John Anderson