Electrical Controls System Technician

MacGregor Black; Livingston; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

MacGregor Black is representing a FMCG manufacturing business in Livingston for an Electrical Controls System Technician. The role is permanent and based on site in Livingston.

The candidate should have an HNC/TEC in electrical/electronic engineering and at least 3 years post-apprenticeship experience. Proficiency with PLCs, wiring regulations, and control systems is essential for maintaining plant reliability.

Qualifications

• HNC/TEC level in electrical/electronic engineering is required.
• 3 years post electrical apprenticeship experience is expected.
• Ability to read and understand electrical diagrams and circuits.
• Experience with test and measuring equipment electrically.
• Knowledge of single and three phase distribution and control.

Responsibilities

• Keep PLC programme backups up to date across the site.
• Support fault repair and remove/repair inefficiencies on plant.
• Record control faults, remedial actions and follow-up work.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Manager to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Assist production management during breakdown situations.

Skills

PLC systems

Diagnostic skills

Electrical test equipment

Single/three phase distribution

Reading electrical diagrams

Variable speed drive systems

PLC troubleshooting

Education

HNC/TEC electrical/electronic engineering

Post-apprenticeship experience

Job description

Are you an electrical controls systems technician with experience in FMCG manufacturing?

Do you have experience of removing, installing and updating PLC systems in a manufacturing setting?

Do you have knowledge and experience of current I.E.E electrical wiring regulations and Electricity at Work Regulations?

MacGregor Black is working with a FMCG manufacturing business on the search for an Electrical Controls System Technician. This is a permanent role based in Livingston.

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure the site has up to date backups of all PLC programmes
• To Support the repair of faults and in-efficiencies on plant and machinery.
• To Record Control faults, remedial actions and follow up work
• To work closely with and assist the Maintenance Manager to ensure compliance, and plant efficiency.
• To work closely with production management and respond to breakdown situations Control related

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified to H.N.C./T.E.C level in electrical/electronic engineering.
• 3 years post electrical apprenticeship experience.
• Proven ability to use and understand electrical test and measuring equipment.
• Working knowledge of both single and three phase distribution and control systems.
• Ability to read and understand electrical circuit diagrams.
• Good working knowledge and experience of variable speed control drive systems.
• Proven diagnostic skills in a fast moving and demanding environment.
• Good working knowledge and experience of instrumentation systems.

Salary up to £60k + Benefits.