Electrical Controls Engineer

Company: Apex Appoint
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Location: Nottingham
Job Description:

We’re recruiting for an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to join a well-established engineering business in Nottingham.

This is a broad, hands-on role combining controls engineering, electrical design, project delivery and technical leadership within a specialist machinery environment.

The Role

  • Electrical and controls engineering across bespoke machinery projects
  • PLC-controlled systems and automated equipment
  • Electrical design and control panel development
  • Supporting machinery build, test and commissioning
  • Working closely with mechanical and project engineering teams
  • Fault finding and technical problem solving
  • Supporting project delivery from concept through to completion
  • Mentoring and supporting less experienced engineers where required
  • Taking ownership of controls-related project activity

What We’re Looking For

  • PLC programming and diagnostics
  • Electrical control systems
  • Control panel design
  • Automation and special purpose machinery
  • Robotics
  • Conveyors and automated handling equipment
  • Machine build and commissioning
  • Electrical CAD
  • Mechatronics
  • Project engineering

You may currently be working as a:

  • Controls Engineer
  • Electrical Controls Engineer
  • Senior Electrical Engineer
  • Electrical Project Engineer
  • Automation Engineer
  • Controls Team Leader

This could suit someone looking for more technical ownership and responsibility without moving away from hands-on engineering.

Package

Salary: £48,000 – £55,000

Location: Nottingham

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Posted: August 29th, 2026