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via Reed · 15 September 2026 ·7 days ago

Controls Engineer (Bespoke Machinery)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited

Plymouth Full-time GBP 60,000 – 65,000

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Plymouth

£60,000 - £65,000 + 33 Days Holiday + Overtime Available + Enhanced Pension + Turnkey Solutions + Bespoke Systems

Are you a Controls Engineer or similar, looking for a role in a family-owned specialist advanced automation solutions business, who since their creation have grown to where they now supply their machinery at a worldwide scale?

Do you want to work in a large and modern manufacturing facility, on specialist projects tailored to customer needs, in a small but friendly engineering team, with the added benefits of an increased holiday allowance with service, overtime paid from 39 hours, and the exposure to advanced automation projects?

On offer is the chance to join a specialist and family run engineering business, renowned for their advanced automation solutions supplied into the food and pharmaceutical sectors, who now boast a variety of blue-chip clients.

In this role you will be responsible for developing PLC programs, HMI screenwriting and upgrades, providing SCADA support, and commissioning systems for a variety of clients. This role will be predominately working with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs, and you will be involved in the manufacturing process from initial concept through to commissioning.

This role would suit a Controls Engineer or similar, looking for a role in a family run advanced automation business, who supply their bespoke machinery on a worldwide scale, with the added benefits of increased holiday entitlement with service, overtime earning potential, and exposure to bespoke automation projects.

The Role

Developing PLC programs, upgrading HMIs and providing SCADA support

Commissioning bespoke systems at client sites

85% office based, 15% site based

The Person

Controls Engineer or similar

Willing to commute to client sites throughout the UK and abroad

Full UK driving license

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Key Words: Controls Engineer, Controls, Control Systems, Engineering, Engineer, HMI, SCADA, Automation, Automation Engineer, Callington, Plymouth, Tavistock, Liskeard

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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