Controls Engineer

Job description

We’re Hiring: Controls Engineer – Special Purpose Machinery (SPM)

Location: Wiltshire, UK

Salary: Up to £60,000 (depending on experience)

Travel: Occasional international travel

We’re looking for a Controls Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering Special Purpose Machinery (SPM) projects for a wide range of industries.

In this role, you’ll be involved in the design, development, and commissioning of PLC control systems, working with both Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms. You’ll play a key role in taking projects from concept through to on-site commissioning, helping deliver innovative automation solutions for customers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• PLC programming using Siemens and Allen-Bradley systems
• HMI/SCADA development and integration
• Electrical control system design and documentation
• Machine commissioning and testing (factory and occasional site-based)
• Supporting installation and start-up of machinery at customer sites
• Working closely with mechanical and project engineering teams

What we’re looking for:

• Experience programming Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley PLCs
• Background in special purpose machinery, automation, or industrial systems
• Strong fault-finding and commissioning skills
• Ability to work across multiple projects and industries
• Willingness to travel internationally on occasion

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary up to £60,000
• Varied and technically interesting SPM projects
• Opportunity to work across multiple industries
• Supportive engineering environment with room to grow

If you’re a Controls Engineer looking to work on innovative automation projects with a mix of office, workshop, and occasional international travel, we’d love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Swindon

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English