Do you want to make a lasting difference for our customers and the environment? Start shaping industry from the inside.
Who are we?
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Bridgwater is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that protect critical applications in demanding environments. Its innovative solutions accelerate performance for customers in a sustainable way.
We build long-term partnerships with customers and suppliers by providing leading technology and excellent service.
Together with customers we shape a sustainable future with unique, innovative solutions to tomorrow’s challenges.
About the Job
Join us as a Project Engineer (Automation & Controls) and play a key role in shaping the future of our advanced manufacturing site. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role where you’ll work with modern industrial control systems, lead meaningful automation projects, and help drive process improvements that make a real difference. You’ll collaborate with talented engineers across multiple Trelleborg sites, work closely with automation partners, and contribute to exciting upgrades and innovations on our production equipment. If you’re an engineer with a passion for automation, problem‑solving, and delivering practical solutions, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career and make your mark in a forward‑thinking, supportive environment.
About the Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for an Project Engineer (Automation & Controls) who can take the lead on industrial control systems and automation across our Bridgwater site. If you enjoy being the go‑to expert, solving complex technical challenges, and delivering automation projects that make a real impact, this role offers an exciting opportunity to advance your career. You’ll work hands‑on with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, data acquisition systems and automated equipment, while collaborating with skilled engineers, production teams and external automation partners. If you bring strong engineering fundamentals, experience in automation and industrial controls, and the drive to improve processes and equipment performance, we’d love to hear from you.
Education and Experience
Competencies
We’re looking for someone who can bring:
Geography cover and Travel Requirements
This position is based on-site at Bridgwater. Trelleborg must ensure that anyone we’re looking to employ is legally allowed to work in the UK before their employment begins. You must provide the right documents showing you can work in the UK, which will be checked when you have an assessment or interview.
At Trelleborg our people are #shapingindustryfromtheinside
Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
This position is full-time working a flexi system.
Application Process
Closing Date for Applications 16th April 2026
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