Controls Electrical Engineer

Construction, Property and Engineering; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is partnering with a large global manufacturer at their Slough site to recruit a dynamic Controls Electrical Engineer on a 12-month contract. You will own major upgrades, manage LV controls, lead commissioning, and drive integration of new switchboards and control systems across varied machinery.

The role emphasizes end-to-end project management, site surveying, scoping, and tight safety/regulatory compliance. On-site, Mon-Fri, 8–4, with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• A Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven track record of delivering Controls, Automation, and Electrical projects within FMCG or manufacturing/logistics environments.
• Strong understanding of LV controls, electrical circuits, and industrial safety regulations.
• Experience with PLC systems (Mitsubishi and/or Allen Bradley preferred), SCADA, HMI, and industrial networks is highly desirable.
• Project management, safety, or automation certifications (e.g., PMP, NEBOSH) are a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end execution of engineering projects, from initial site surveying and concept design to scoping, alignment, and tendering.
• Issuing work permits for contractors and managing implementation safety, including electrical isolations on circuits.
• Working closely with contract partners, suppliers, and internal associates to ensure projects hit strict timelines and compliance goals.
• Actively participating in project design reviews, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Overseeing the removal of old equipment and integrating new assets like switchboards and updated control systems across varying generations of machinery.

Skills

LV controls

Electrical circuits

Industrial safety

Mitsubishi PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

SCADA

HMI

Industrial networks

Project management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation Engineering

Tools

Mitsubishi PLC tooling

Allen-Bradley tooling

SCADA software

HMI software

Job description

Are you a skilled Controls Electrical Engineer looking for a high-impact contract where you can truly own the lifecycle of major capital projects? We are partnering with a large global manufacturer at their Slough site to find a dynamic Controls Engineer. You will be driving massive site upgrades, including a major overhaul replacing machines, integrating cutting-edge technology into existing systems, and upgrading legacy assets to modern standards.

• Location: Slough (On-site)
• Duration: 12 Months
• Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Full-Time)
• Pay Rate: £40.00-£60.00 per hour (depending on experience)

As a Controls Engineer, you will manage a mix of project stages, focusing predominantly on Low Voltage (LV) controls systems. While hands-on programming isn't a deal-breaker, you must possess the technical expertise to hold vendors accountable, lead commissioning, and fault-find effectively.

Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Managing the end-to-end execution of engineering projects, from initial site surveying and concept design to scoping, alignment, and tendering.
• Issuing work permits for contractors and managing implementation safety, including electrical isolations on circuits.
• Working closely with contract partners, suppliers, and internal associates to ensure projects hit strict timelines and compliance goals.
• Actively participating in project design reviews, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Overseeing the removal of old equipment and integrating new assets like switchboards and updated control systems across varying generations of machinery.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

• A Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven track record of delivering Controls, Automation, and Electrical projects within FMCG or manufacturing/logistics environments.
• Strong understanding of LV controls, electrical circuits, and industrial safety regulations.
• Experience with PLC systems (Mitsubishi and/or Allen Bradley preferred), SCADA, HMI, and industrial networks is highly desirable.
• Project management, safety, or automation certifications (e.g., PMP, NEBOSH) are a strong advantage.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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