Electrical Controls Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Electrical Controls Engineer, where you'll maintain plant equipment at the Mars factory in Slough. You'll focus on troubleshooting and maintenance, with opportunities for development. Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and a welcoming team environment.

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

• Served apprenticeship, HNC, NVQ or equivalent in electrical engineering.
• Experience in diagnosing and resolving electrical/control issues.
• Motivated team player with focus on customer service.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and diagnostics on single and three-phase systems.
• Supporting breakdowns and escalation of electrical issues.
• Providing technical support and coaching.

Skills

Advanced electrical skills

Intermediate control capabilities

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Allen Bradley

Beckhoff

Modicon

SAP

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

The world we want tomorrow starts today. Join the Mars factory in Slough as part of a skilled engineering team. You will maintain plant equipment and troubleshoot electrical/control issues sitewide. The focus will be on troubleshooting and reactive maintenance, shifting towards preventative maintenance over time.

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. Motivated individuals with a customer focus who work well in a team. Experience in complex technical problem solving.

Responsibilities include: Fault finding and diagnostics on single and three-phase systems, safety circuits, and resolving technical failures on machinery. Knowledge of controls systems like Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, Modicon, and communication protocols such as Ethernet, Devicenet, Profibus. Supporting breakdowns and escalation of electrical issues. Recording maintenance work in SAP. Providing technical support and coaching. Supporting root cause analysis and preventative maintenance activities.

What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse associates guided by The Five Principles. Access to Mars University for learning and development. Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses.

About Mars Mars is a family-owned business with over $35 billion in global sales, producing well-loved brands like M&M's, SNICKERS, TWIX, and more. We also care for pets through various businesses. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in over 80 countries.

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