Electrical Controls Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading factory seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to join their skilled engineering team in Slough. The role involves troubleshooting electrical equipment and performing preventive maintenance. Offering a competitive salary, welcome bonus, and various onsite benefits like health insurance and gym facilities, this is a fantastic opportunity for motivated candidates with strong electrical skills.

Benefits

Hot food restaurant

On-site gym

Private medical insurance

Employee shop with monthly allowance

On-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Qualifications in electrical engineering with relevant certifications.
• Advanced electrical & control skills.
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Electrical fault finding on single and three-phase systems.
• Supporting breakdowns and prioritizing electrical issues.
• Detailed reporting using SAP and supporting maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical skills

Control capabilities

Technical problem solving

Customer focus

Education

Electrical engineering qualifications such as served apprenticeship, HNC, NVQ, or equivalent

Tools

SAP system

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer

Location: Slough

Salary: £55,800 - £61,300 (inclusive of shift allowance) dependent 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 development opportunities. As a Mars associate, you will 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. 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 engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining plant equipment and fixing electrical/control issues sitewide.

The role mainly focuses on troubleshooting electrical equipment and reactive maintenance. As you accomplish troubleshooting requirements, you will shift towards 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 strong customer focus who work well within a team
• Experience in complex technical problem solving

Key responsibilities include:

• Electrical fault finding and diagnostics on single and three-phase systems, safety circuits, and resolving technical failures on machinery, including non-like-for-like changes
• Understanding control systems such as Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, Modicon, and communication protocols like Ethernet, Devicenet, Profibus
• Supporting breakdowns and prioritizing electrical issues, acting as an escalation point for site-wide electrical problems
• Detailed reporting and recording of maintenance work using SAP system
• Providing technical support and coaching for equipment failure resolution with safety and quality in mind
• Supporting root cause analysis on major, recurring 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
• Purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow
• Best-in-class learning and development support, including access to Mars University
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including bonuses

About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with over $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands like M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, and many others. We also care for half of the world's pets through our nutrition, health, and services 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 considers all qualified applicants without regard to various protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations during the application process are available upon request.