Electrical & Controls Engineer

CV Technical; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Milton Keynes seeks a motivated Electrical & Controls Engineer to join their team. This role involves ensuring compliance with electrical systems, leading troubleshooting, and designing PLCs and HMI systems. Ideal candidates possess strong electrical knowledge along with proven automation skills. The company offers robust training and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong electrical knowledge, ideally with 18th Edition certification.
• Proven experience in automation and controls within a manufacturing environment.
• A proactive, self-starting mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the site's Electrical Duty Holder, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Lead troubleshooting and continuous improvement of electrical and control systems.
• Design, program, and fault-find PLCs, HMIs, AC drives, and servo controls.

Skills

Strong electrical knowledge

Ability to write and troubleshoot PLC and HMI code

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

HNC or equivalent from time-served apprenticeship

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

AC drives

Servo controls

Job description

Overview

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.

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.
• 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.

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 apply with your CV.