Automation & Electrical Engineer: PLCs & Upgrades

Anglian Home Improvements; Catton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Birthday leave

Pension with life assurance

Electric vehicle scheme

Cycle to work

Wellbeing support

Exclusive employee discounts

Job summary

Anglian Home Improvements is seeking an Electrical Engineer to maintain and develop our automated manufacturing systems. You will work across maintenance, automation and CI teams to improve reliability, reduce downtime and boost productivity on a UK site.

This hands-on role requires PLC fault-finding, reading electrical schematics, and delivering safe, compliant upgrades. We value problem-solving, a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to lead automation projects.

Qualifications

• Time-served Electrical Engineer or equivalent NVQ Level 3, HNC or HND qualification.
• Experience within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment.
• Strong PLC fault-finding and programme modification experience.
• Knowledge of industrial automation, drives, sensors and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults across production equipment and manufacturing systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support.
• Maintain motors, drives, sensors, control panels and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Support the installation, commissioning and upgrade of manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with BS7671 and site standards.
• Update and maintain electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Fault-find, modify and optimise PLC-controlled machinery.
• Support and improve control systems, HMI interfaces and automated production equipment.
• Identify recurring automation issues and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Improve machine performance, reliability and production throughput through control system enhancements.
• Support automation projects, new equipment installations and production line upgrades.

Skills

PLC fault-finding

Electrical schematics

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Electrical safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC or HND

Time-served Electrical Engineer

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

SCADA/HMI

Job description

Anglian Home Improvements is seeking an Electrical Engineer to maintain and develop our automated manufacturing systems. You will work across maintenance, automation and CI teams to improve reliability, reduce downtime and boost productivity on a UK site.

This hands-on role requires PLC fault-finding, reading electrical schematics, and delivering safe, compliant upgrades. We value problem-solving, a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to lead automation projects.