Electrical & Controls Technician — Robotics & Automation

Mars; Sileby; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in the UK is looking for an Electrical & Controls Technician to maintain and troubleshoot cutting-edge automated systems. Join a team that values innovation while enjoying a competitive salary range of £51,900–£56,000. The role involves applying engineering principles to enhance machinery efficiency and reliability. The position offers exceptional benefits including private healthcare, career growth opportunities, and structured development from day one.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private healthcare

Career growth opportunities

Generous pension

Gym membership

Annual leave starting at 24 days

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving abilities and curiosity.
• Practical electrical engineering skills gained through education or comparable experience.
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining automated or electromechanical machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, test, and modify automated and electromechanical equipment.
• Apply engineering principles to resolve production issues.
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis on major breakdowns.

Skills

Practical electrical engineering skills

Problem-solving abilities

Understanding of precision instrumentation

Ability to adapt to electrical power supplies

Troubleshooting automated machinery

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification

Tools

ABB/Kuka robotics

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

A leading food processing company in the UK is looking for an Electrical & Controls Technician to maintain and troubleshoot cutting-edge automated systems. Join a team that values innovation while enjoying a competitive salary range of £51,900–£56,000. The role involves applying engineering principles to enhance machinery efficiency and reliability. The position offers exceptional benefits including private healthcare, career growth opportunities, and structured development from day one.