Controls Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Flint; On-site; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is searching for an Automation/Senior Electrical Engineer in Flint, UK. The role involves enhancing plant efficiency through problem-solving, leading engineering projects, and implementing improvements. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical automation, significant hands-on experience, and excellent leadership skills. A competitive salary of £68,000, plus bonuses, is offered in a supportive environment focused on innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus

Early finish every Friday

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in downtime analysis and implementing preventative strategies.
• Strong experience leading capex projects and engineering upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Review downtime data to identify breakdown causes.
• Implement practical solutions and lead maintenance programs.
• Supervise contractors and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Electrical/Automation skill set

Problem-solving ability

Leadership

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Degree, HND, or HNC qualified (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Siemens S7

TIA

ProfNet

HMI systems

Job description

Overview

Automation/ Senior Electrical Engineer - Drive Efficiency & Innovation

Location: Commutable from Deeside, Flint and Holywell
Salary: £68,000 + up to 10% Profit Bonus
Hours: Days Monday-Friday (early finish every Friday!)

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer who thrives on problem-solving, making improvements, and leading technical projects? This is your chance to take ownership of a modern, fast-paced manufacturing site where your expertise will directly shape plant performance, reliability, and efficiency.

This isn’t just maintenance — it’s about finding smarter ways to keep the lines running, from analysing downtime data to planning upgrades and leading major engineering projects.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary plus up to 10% bonus linked to site performance
• Days only - with an early finish every Friday
• The opportunity to influence major capital projects and future-proof manufacturing lines
• A role where your ideas and improvements genuinely make a difference
• A supportive environment where you\'ll lead, coach, and develop a skilled team

What you\'ll be doing

• Review downtime data to identify why breakdowns happen — is it electrical, mechanical, PLC-related, or equipment obsolescence?
• Implement practical solutions, from upgrading rollers to recommending automation improvements.
• Use Parana Shire systems to build, schedule, and manage maintenance tasks as part of the wider strategy.
• Lead preventative and planned maintenance programmes that drive uptime and reliability.
• Supervise contractors, issue work permits, and ensure all external work meets site safety and compliance standards.
• Represent Engineering in cross-functional meetings, acting as the technical voice to influence decisions.
• Deliver and manage significant capital investment projects.
• Track performance through clear KPIs, showing improvements in your area and across your team.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting support when needed, solving complex engineering challenges.
• Mentor and develop the technician team to achieve higher performance and technical growth.

What we\'re looking for

• Electrical/Automation skill set with strong hands-on problem-solving ability.
• Proficient in Siemens S7, TIA, ProfNet & HMI systems.
• Degree, HND, or HNC qualified (or equivalent experience) with at least 5 years in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in downtime analysis and implementing preventative strategies.
• Strong experience leading capex projects and engineering upgrades.
• Confident in supervising contractors and managing work permits.
• Excellent leadership, organisation, and communication skills.
• Calm, methodical, and decisive when working under pressure.

If you\'re an Experienced automation/ Electrical Engineer who wants to make a real impact, influence site performance, and enjoy the benefits of a role with genuine autonomy and support, we\'d love to hear from you.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation