Electrical Controls Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to join a skilled team in Slough. You will focus on troubleshooting electrical issues, perform reactive maintenance, and support preventative practices. The role includes a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a welcome package, along with a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Hot food restaurant

On-site gym

Private medical insurance and free flu jabs

Free on-site parking

Employee shop with monthly allowance

On-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist

Welcome bonus paid in your first week salary

Qualifications

• Motivated individuals with customer focus who work well within a team.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical, control, and automation issues.

Responsibilities

• Electrical fault finding/diagnostics on single and three-phase systems.
• Support breakdown prioritization and escalate electrical problems.
• Provide technical support and coaching to team members.

Skills

Advanced electrical skills

Intermediate control capabilities

Complex technical problem solving

Education

Electrical engineering qualifications (e.g. HNC, NVQ)

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer

Location: Slough

Salary: £55,800 - £61,300 (inclusive of shift allowance) depending on experience

Performance Bonus: Company bonus based on performance

Welcome Bonus: £5,000

Shifts: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off - 12 Hour shifts (7-7)

Benefits:

• Hot food restaurant
• Welcome bonus paid in your first week salary
• On-site gym
• Private medical insurance and free flu jabs
• Free on-site parking
• Employee shop with monthly allowance
• On-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist

We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with some great perks, like fun freebies and top-tier development. As a Mars associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development as you work across our world-famous brands.

The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and we're here to support you every step of the way. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Mars factory in Slough. Working as part of a highly skilled and well-established engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining plant equipment and troubleshooting electrical/control issues sitewide.

The role will mainly focus on troubleshooting electrical equipment and reactive maintenance. As proficiency increases, the focus will shift toward preventative maintenance.

What are we looking for?

• Electrical engineering qualifications such as served apprenticeship, HNC, NVQ, or equivalent
• Advanced electrical skills and intermediate control capabilities
• Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical, control, and automation issues confidently
• Motivated individuals with a great customer focus who work well within a team
• Experience in complex technical problem solving

Key Responsibilities:

• Electrical fault finding/diagnostics on single and three-phase systems, safety circuits, and resolving technical failures on machinery
• Understanding of control systems such as Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, Modicon, including communication protocols like Ethernet, Devicenet, Profibus
• Supporting breakdowns and prioritizing issues while being the escalation point for site-wide electrical problems
• Detailed reporting and recording of maintenance work using SAP
• Providing technical support and coaching to team members
• Supporting root cause analysis on major breakdowns and undertaking preventative maintenance activities

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented associates, guided by The Five Principles
• Best-in-class learning and development support, including access to Mars University
• Industry competitive salary and benefits package, including bonuses

About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with over $35 billion in global sales, producing beloved brands like M&M's, Snickers, Twix, and many others. We also care for pets through various nutrition, health, and service businesses. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries.

The Mars Five Principles—Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom—inspire our associates daily. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.