Electrical & Controls Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Milton Keynes is seeking a motivated Electrical & Controls Engineer. You will ensure compliance, lead troubleshooting, and mentor engineers while working on automation and control systems. The ideal candidate has strong electrical knowledge and experience. This position offers a stable career and a competitive salary of £58,000 plus overtime and benefits.

Benefits

Overtime

Benefits

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.
• Coaching and mentoring engineers in electrical fault-finding and controls.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

PLC/HMI troubleshooting

Problem-solving skills

Automation and controls experience

Education

Time-served apprenticeship with HNC or equivalent

18th Edition certification

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.

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 or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed).