Electrical Controls Engineer

D R Newitt Recruitment; Milton Keynes; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

D R Newitt Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineer for a manufacturing operation in Milton Keynes. The role focuses on owning site electrical standards, leading PLC programming and automation improvements to minimise downtime.

Ideal candidates will have strong fault-finding skills, experience with AC drives/servo controls, and a track record delivering engineering projects. Apprenticeship plus HNC/degree are desirable.

Formación

• Experience in electrical and controls engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong PLC programming, HMI and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of AC drives, servo controls and electrical installation standards.
• Experience delivering engineering projects and automation improvements.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to take ownership and develop others.
• A time-served apprenticeship is desirable, alongside an HNC, degree or equivalent qualification.

Responsabilidades

• Take responsibility for site electrical standards, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Lead PLC programming, HMI development and controls system improvements.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and automation faults to minimise downtime.
• Plan and deliver engineering projects from concept through to completion.
• Coach and mentor engineers, developing electrical and controls fault-finding skills across the team.
• Maintain technical documentation, electrical drawings and PLC backups.
• Drive continuous improvement and help standardise engineering practices.

Descripción del empleo

Electrical & Controls Engineer | Milton Keynes | Must have right to work in UK

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact on the performance of a large-scale manufacturing operation?

We're recruiting for an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business in Milton Keynes, offering the opportunity to take ownership of site electrical standards, develop automation systems and drive engineering improvements.

The Role:

• Take responsibility for site electrical standards, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Lead PLC programming, HMI development and controls system improvements.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and automation faults to minimise downtime.
• Plan and deliver engineering projects from concept through to completion.
• Coach and mentor engineers, developing electrical and controls fault-finding skills across the team.
• Maintain technical documentation, electrical drawings and PLC backups.
• Drive continuous improvement and help standardise engineering practices.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in electrical and controls engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong PLC programming, HMI and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of AC drives, servo controls and electrical installation standards.
• Experience delivering engineering projects and automation improvements.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to take ownership and develop others.

A time-served apprenticeship is desirable, alongside an HNC, degree or equivalent qualification. 18th Edition would also be advantageous.

If you're looking for a role where you can influence engineering standards, improve site performance and make a tangible difference to a major manufacturing operation, I'd love to hear from you.