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Posted 23 July, 2026

Automation Controls Engineer

ETS Consulting
Bristol, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Automation Controls Engineer Packaging MachineryLocation: BristolSalary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Pension + BensDays Based - Monday to Friday + Hybrid workingReference: Jo7318/CHThe CompanyMy client is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of packaging solutions to the engineering and manufacturing industries with over 80 years of experience, the group has gone from strength to strength on a global level and continue to grow through product innovation and a reputation for excellence. Due to further expansion within the British market, they have the need to recruit an automation controls engineer from their Bristol office.The RoleAs an Automation Controls Engineer, you are responsible to develop controls and electrical system design solutions in conjunction with the latest Safety standards and based on engineering principles for Machine Systems customers.You will be part of the Engineering Technical Team delivering capital end of line packaging automation projects from initial planning, build and commissioning within the Yate factory, through to installation and sign off at customer sites.PLC programming using Allen Bradley, Siemens or Schneider platformsExperience of safety standardsSupporting system installation, testing, and documentationKEY SKILLSApprentice Trained Engineer in ElectricalExperience of PLC systems & Automated machineryUnderstanding of PPM systemsThere is a huge scope and variety on offer, so the successful candidate will be in line to broaden their skills considerably.If you are interested in this role please send a copy of your current CV using the details provided, interviews will be held locally, and the company is looking to recruit this role as soon as possible.ETSConsultingLtd Recruitment specialists with specific areas of expertise in the Manufacturing, Technical, Engineering and Sales markets.ETSConsultingLimited act as an employment business and employment agency and are registered in England and Wales asETSConsultingLimited, registered no 06164846. Registered office address 7 Stamford Square, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, United Kingdom, OL6 6QU.If one of our consultants contacts you in relation to this role, please be aware that as part of our registration process you will be required to provideETSConsultingwith proof of your identity along with proof of your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.TPBN1_UKTJ