Electrical and Controls Engineer

TipTopJob; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Electrical and Controls Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves maintaining and optimizing electrical systems in a busy manufacturing environment, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, and managing E&I projects. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, experience with PLC/HMI systems, and a solid background in electrical engineering. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, generous overtime, and a chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with PLC/HMI systems and industrial production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and reactive electrical maintenance on plant equipment.
• Design and construct electrical systems for automation projects.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

PLC Programming

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

C&G or BTEC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Job description

cGBP48k + generous overtime + benefits

Moreton:in:Marsh / Gloucester / Cotswolds

Our Moreton:In:Marsh (near Gloucester) based client has been established for almost 60 years and are the UK's leading manufacturer of innovative solutions allied to their niche sector industry, supplying an array of customers and industry sectors throughout the world. As a result of continued success and an ongoing programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced and proactive Electrical and Controls Engineer to complement their existing professional team.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful Electrical and Controls Engineer candidate will be responsible for all aspects of electrical and instrumentation plant and equipment within a busy manufacturing environment, and will be tasked with providing support to and working with the engineering team on projects and the maintenance of plant and equipment to ensure smooth and continuous plant operation.

Core responsibilities for this varied and challenging Electrical and Controls Engineer role will include (but not be limited to):

1. Undertaking both routine planned preventative and reactive breakdown electrical maintenance on a range of plant and instrumentation equipment.
2. Contributing towards continuous improvement and equipment reliability and optimization activities, developing electrical maintenance strategies and being involved with ongoing machinery refurbishment projects.
3. Designing and constructing electrical systems and associated PLC/HMI software for production machinery and automation projects as required (ideally Siemens experience), as well as servicing PLC/HMI software as required.
4. Ensuring machine and equipment software is safely backed up with indexed documentation to facilitate prompt and seamless recovery of lost programs and data.
5. Managing E and I projects and liaising closely with other departments to minimise disruption to production.
6. Procurement of replacement parts and spares as required.
7. Organising and liaising with contractors as required and planning the execution of plant and equipment shutdowns when needed.

To be considered for this opportunity, the successful candidate will demonstrate an analytical and systematic approach to problem solving and fault finding, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills at all levels. You should be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team, with a high level of attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be IT literate, qualified at least to C&G or BTEC in Electrical Engineering or above, with proven hands-on electrical engineering and diagnostic skills, at least 3 years' experience working with PLC/HMIs, drives, and drive controls, and capable of writing code. A good understanding of industrial production plant and equipment, along with basic engineering design and mechanical engineering experience, is also required.

Contact the Controls Team at Premier Technical Recruitment in confidence for further details.