Electrical / Automation Engineer

Overview

In this role you support a modern food manufacturing site by maintaining and improving electrical and control systems, with a clear path to deepen PLC and automation expertise. You will work closely with the engineering team on fault-finding, projects, and installation work to drive site improvements. The opportunity includes Mitsubishi PLC training and long-term development within a reputable UK manufacturer that values its people. You will help shape the site’s electrical/controls capability as it scales. This is a hands-on, permanent role with steady day-shift hours.

Pay / Benefits

• Training opportunities (Mitsubishi PLC)
• Long-term development
• Permanent position
• Days-based schedule
• Competitive salary + bonus

Responsibilities

• Support and improve site electrical/controls systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, drives)
• Fault-finding on plant issues and supporting the wider engineering team
• Continuous improvement and capital project support (design, installation, commissioning)
• Contribute to design and installation work including P&IDs, panel design and commissioning

Key requirements

• Electrical Engineer with some PLC/controls exposure, or a strong interest in developing into controls & automation
• Comfortable fault-finding and supporting production plant / manufacturing equipment
• Engineering qualification (or equivalent experience)

• teamwork
• problem-solving
• communication
• PLCs
• HMIs
• SCADA

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