Electrical Controls Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to join their team in Slough. The role involves troubleshooting and maintaining electrical equipment, offering a competitive salary along with a welcome bonus and various benefits that support employee development and well-being.

Benefits

Hot food restaurant

On-site gym

Private medical insurance

Free flu jabs

Free on-site parking

Employee shop with monthly allowance

On-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualifications such as served apprenticeship, HNC, NVQ, or equivalent.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical, control, and automation issues.
• Motivated to make an impact with a customer focus and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Electrical fault finding/diagnostics on single and three-phase systems.
• Understanding control systems like Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, Modicon.
• Providing technical support and coaching for equipment failure resolution.

Skills

Advanced electrical skills

Intermediate control capabilities

Complex technical problem solving

Education

Electrical engineering qualifications (apprenticeship, HNC, NVQ or equivalent)

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

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 perks like freebies and development opportunities. As a Mars associate, your growth and development are our commitments.

The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. Join our highly skilled engineering team at the Slough factory. You will maintain plant equipment and troubleshoot electrical/control issues sitewide. The role focuses on electrical equipment troubleshooting and reactive maintenance, shifting towards preventative maintenance as skills develop.

Qualifications:

• 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
• Motivated to make an impact with a customer focus and team work
• Experience in complex technical problem solving

Responsibilities:

• Electrical fault finding/diagnostics on single and three-phase systems, safety circuits, and resolving technical failures
• Understanding of control systems like Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, Modicon, and communication protocols such as Ethernet, Devicenet, Profibus
• Supporting breakdowns, escalation for site-wide electrical issues
• Recording maintenance work using SAP
• Providing technical support and coaching for equipment failure resolution
• Supporting root cause analysis and preventative maintenance activities

What to Expect from Mars:

• Work with over 130,000 diverse associates guided by The Five Principles
• Top-tier learning and development, including Mars University
• Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses

About Mars: A family-owned business with over $35 billion in sales, producing beloved brands like M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, and more. We also care for pets through various health and nutrition services. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in over 80 countries.

The Mars Five Principles—Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom—inspire our associates daily. Mars is an equal opportunity employer. Assistance or accommodations during the application process are available upon request.