Electrical & Controls Engineer

CV Technical; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Milton Keynes is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineer to ensure productivity and compliance within their production facility. The successful candidate will design, troubleshoot, and enhance electrical and control systems while mentoring other engineers. This role demands a strong background in electrical engineering and experience in automation. The company values training and professional development, offering a stable career in an innovative team environment.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Benefits package

Training and development

Qualifications

• Strong electrical knowledge, ideally with 18th Edition certification.
• Proven experience in automation and controls within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to write and troubleshoot PLC and HMI code.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the site's Electrical Duty Holder, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Leading troubleshooting and continuous improvement of electrical and control systems.
• Managing technical documentation and standardising control components across the site.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Automation experience

Problem-solving skills

PLC programming

HMI code troubleshooting

Education

Time-served apprenticeship with HNC or equivalent

Job description

Electrical & Controls Engineer

Milton Keynes

Days

58,000 + Overtime + Benefits

We are looking for a motivated Electrical & Controls Engineer to join a market leading manufacturer in their respective field. Reporting directly to the engineering manager you will be a key member in ensuring the production facility is kept running. You will be involved in all aspects of electrical work, automation and controls within their operation. With progressive training and development this company is always looking to enhance its employees and their skill sets, whilst additionally being supported by a welcoming team of engineers. The position will appeal to a strong engineer looking for their next challenging role within in a secure and stable company.

Role Description

• Acting as the site's Electrical Duty Holder, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Leading troubleshooting and continuous improvement of electrical and control systems.
• Designing, programming, and fault-finding PLCs, HMIs, AC drives, and servo controls.
• Coaching and mentoring engineers in electrical fault-finding and controls.
• Managing technical documentation and standardising control components across the site.

Skills and Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship with HNC or equivalent.
• Strong electrical knowledge, ideally with 18th Edition certification.
• Proven experience in automation and controls within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to write and troubleshoot PLC and HMI code.
• A proactive, self-starting mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV directly to Thomas Barkes at or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed).