Electrical Controls Engineer

Wolviston Management Services Limited; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance

Comprehensive Sick Pay Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Standby and call-out payments

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services Limited in Middlesbrough is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to support and develop electrical and automation systems in a heavy industrial site. You will deliver CAPEX projects, major maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives under the Plant Engineer.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and have strong PLC/automation experience, with proven fault-finding and collaboration across Engineering and

Qualifications

• A Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or related discipline.
• Experience in heavy industrial engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of HV and LV electrical installations.
• Experience with Siemens S5/S7 PLC programming and communications systems.
• Proven fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to write clear, detailed technical specifications and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and automation engineering support to site operations.
• Manage and deliver CAPEX and major maintenance projects from conception through to completion.
• Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis of significant equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to introduce new equipment and process improvements.
• Develop technical specifications for equipment, products, and services.
• Oversee external contractors including site supervision, change management and claims resolution.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Fault-finding and troubleshooting

HV and LV electrical installations

Closed-loop control systems

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or related discipline

Tools

Siemens PLC programming software

MS Office

Job description

Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

Ref: 1694926

Electrical Controls Engineer

Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date: Nov 30th, 2026

Ref: 1694926

About the Opportunity Wolviston Management Services are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer on behalf of a leading organisation based in Middlesbrough.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering team, where you will play a key role in supporting and developing electrical and automation systems within a industrial manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Plant Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, major maintenance initiatives, and continuous improvement activities across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and automation engineering support to site operations.
• Manage and deliver CAPEX and major maintenance projects from conception through to completion.
• Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis of significant equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions.
• Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to ensure the successful introduction of new equipment, technologies, and process improvements.
• Develop technical specifications for equipment, products, and engineering services.
• Manage external contractors and suppliers, including contract administration, site supervision, change management, and claims resolution.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a motivated and proactive engineering professional with excellent communication and leadership skills.

You will ideally possess:

• A Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent qualification).
• Previous experience within a heavy industrial engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of HV and LV electrical installations.
• Experience with Siemens S5/S7 PLC programming and communications systems.
• Proven fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Knowledge of closed-loop control systems, PID control, and Siemens AC/DC drives.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and project delivery activities.
• The ability to write clear and detailed technical specifications.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Knowledge of project management methodologies and engineering standards.
• APM, PRINCE2, or similar project management qualifications.

What's in It for You?

Our client recognises that their people are their greatest asset and is committed to supporting career development through extensive training and progression opportunities.

Benefits include:

• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Comprehensive Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Health Cash Plan through Simplyhealth
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Standby and call-out payments
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you're an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer looking to take the next step in your career within a challenging and rewarding industrial environment, we'd love to hear from you.