Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical / PLC Engineer to join our engineering and manufacturing team. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated production equipment, electrical systems, and PLC-controlled machinery.

The successful candidate will ensure high levels of equipment reliability, deliver robust engineering solutions, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering

• Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of electrical systems, motors, drives, sensors, and control panels.
• Lead electrical fault-finding activities to minimise downtime and maintain safe operational standards.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with current regulations (e.g., BS7671) and internal safety standards.
• Assist in the design, installation, and commissioning of new electrical equipment and upgrades.
• Maintain documentation including schematics, layouts, and maintenance records.

PLC & Automation Responsibilities

• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC systems
• Diagnose automation faults and implement sustainable fixes to prevent recurrence.
• Support integration of SCADA, HMI, and machine control systems into manufacturing processes.
• Optimise machine control logic to improve throughput, reliability, and safety.
• Participate in automation projects including equipment upgrades, new line installations, and process changes.

Continuous Improvement & Projects

• Work closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to implement improvements that increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Identify and lead proactive engineering projects to improve reliability, energy efficiency, and machine performance.
• Provide engineering support during root cause analysis, breakdown investigations, FMEAs, and reliability studies.

Compliance & Safety

• Follow all site safety policies and promote a culture of safe working practices.
• Conduct risk assessments for electrical and automation tasks.
• Ensure all work aligns with relevant industry standards, safety legislation, and engineering best practice.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Time-served Electrical Engineer or equivalent NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND in Electrical or Control Engineering.
• Proven experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong PLC fault-finding and program modification skills.
• Solid understanding of industrial automation, sensors, control loops, and drives.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience with electrical maintenance of production machinery.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to engineering challenges.

Desirable

• Experience with SCADA, HMI design, or industrial networking.
• Knowledge of robotics, servo systems, or pneumatic/hydraulic integration.
• Experience within FMCG, automotive, food manufacturing, or heavy industry.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary
• 31 days holiday (increasing with service within 2 years), plus an additional paid day for your birthday with the option to buy more holiday via salary sacrifice
• Pension – with up to 4 x salary & income protection, with the option to potentially save on tax and National Insurance via our salary sacrifice arrangement
• Comprehensive health & well-being benefits including access to in-house occupational health & well-being resources, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance programme, & mental health resources
• Heavily discounted group discount scheme on all products
• Salary sacrifice benefits – enjoy perks such as pension, cycle to work, electric car purchase, and additional annual leave, while potentially reducing your tax and NI contributions
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities