Electrical / PLC Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilledElectrical / 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

Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.