Electrical Controls engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Days-based role

Excellent salary

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd in Glasgow is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to join a well‑established FMCG site. The role focuses on electrical and controls fault finding, PLC repairs and modifications, and supporting reliability of production machinery in a days-based shift environment.

The ideal candidate has an electrical bias, controls background, and strong PLC fault-finding experience, with hands‑on responsibilities across industrial machinery in a technically advanced setting.

Qualifications

• Electrical bias with a controls background and PLC fault-finding experience.
• Level 3 Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to fault find, repair and modify Allen Bradley or Mitsubishi PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and controls fault finding across industrial machinery.
• Diagnose and repair PLC-related faults.
• Fault find, repair and modify Allen Bradley or Mitsubishi PLCs.
• Support PLC modifications and improvements.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance.
• Support production to minimise downtime.
• Identify recurring faults and contribute to reliability improvements.
• Work closely with the wider engineering and production teams.

Skills

Electrical bias

PLC fault-finding

Industrial maintenance

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

Job description

Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £60,000

Shift: Days

Job Role of the Controls Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Controls Engineer to join a well-established FMCG manufacturing site in Glasgow.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased engineer with a controls background and strong PLC fault-finding experience, looking to develop their career within a technically advanced industrial environment.

The role is hands‑on, focusing on electrical and controls fault finding, PLC repairs and modifications, and supporting the reliability and performance of production machinery.

Sector – Manufacturing / Industrial / Engineering

Non‑Negotiable Requirements

• Electrical bias
• Controls background, with the ability to fault find, repair and modify Allen Bradley or Mitsubishi PLCs
• Open to candidates from any industrial maintenance background
• Level 3 Engineering qualification or equivalent

Requirements for the Controls Engineer

• Carrying out electrical and controls fault finding across industrial machinery
• Diagnosing and repairing PLC‑related faults
• Fault finding, repairing and modifying Allen Bradley or Mitsubishi PLCs
• Supporting PLC modifications and improvements
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance
• Supporting production to minimise downtime
• Identifying recurring faults and contributing to reliability improvements
• Working closely with the wider engineering and production teams
• Candidates from any industrial maintenance, manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, processing or similar environment are encouraged to apply

The Controls Engineer will benefit from:

• Excellent salary of £60,000
• Days‑based working
• Stable and established engineering environment
• Hands‑on controls and PLC‑focused role
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of industrial machinery
• Ongoing technical development and training
• Strong opportunities for progression

Additional Information

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Controls Engineer with strong PLC experience looking for a technically varied, days‑based role in Glasgow.