Electrical Controls Technician | Weekends

TN United Kingdom; Howden; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Electrical Controls Technician to enhance automation and controls systems at their Howden site. This pivotal role involves programming, fault-finding, and leading continuous improvement projects across manufacturing safety and efficiency. You'll collaborate cross-functionally, ensuring robust engineering design while coaching maintenance teams. With a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a culture of recognition, this opportunity is perfect for those eager to develop their careers in a dynamic environment. Join a team where innovation and service excellence are at the forefront of operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Excellent pension scheme

Free daily meal

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Share save scheme

Exceptional reward events

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in FMCG environment as Electrical Engineer.
• Ability to fault find and implement program modifications.

Responsibilities

• Organising electrical and PLC design projects to improve efficiency.
• Developing automation skills to enhance manufacturing processes.

Skills

Fault finding on PLCs

Automation skills

Electrical Engineering

SCADA systems

Control circuits design

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Robotics

Servo drives

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Howden Joinery is looking for an Electrical Controls Technician to join the Engineering Department at our Manufacturing Site in Howden, East Yorkshire.

As an Electrical Controls Technician, you will be responsible for the programming and development of automation and controls systems to ensure the engineering design is robust and reliable. Acting as the site’s technical lead, the post holder will be well versed in fault-finding while delivering on continuous improvement projects across areas of manufacturing safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.

This is a key role within Howdens, whereby the Electrical Controls Technician will work cross-functionally. Therefore, the ability to build trusted working relationships and make decisions that will benefit all concerned is vital to the success of the role.

Pay Rate - Competitive salary, Benefits & £9k+ Shift Allowance

• Week 1 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 6am-6pm
• Week 2 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 6am-6pm
• Week 3 - Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday - 6am-6pm

What you will be doing as a Electrical Controls Technician:

• Organising automation, electrical, and PLC design projects by identifying short-term, and long-range issues; preparing timetables, cost estimates, and detailed documentation on project completion
• Develop and implement projects to drive improvement in manufacturing availability, product quality, employee safety and process efficiency.
• Develop knowledge of the manufacturing process and operating sequences of the manufacturing processes and cascade with maintenance teams.
• Develop knowledge and application of automation skills and techniques to drive improvement and cascade with maintenance teams.
• Implement plant/process development opportunities that improve Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery.
• Coach and develop the maintenance engineering team members’ knowledge of machine control and automation systems.

What we can offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• Free daily meal at on site canteen
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays per year & opportunity to buy extra holidays.
• Share save scheme.
• Exceptional reward and recognition events

What do you need to qualify for theElectrical Controls Technician:

• Time served Electrical Engineer, Automation / Controls apprentice or have a minimum of 5 years post qualification work experience within an FMCG environment.
• Minimum of HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Ability to fault find and implement program modifications on a range of PLCs & SCADA, Robotics
• Knowledge of parameterisation and commissioning of servo drives and inverters.
• Experience of fault-finding on industrial communication networks
• Experience of designing and modifying control circuits and program logic
• Delivery of change management activities

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we are keen to hear from you.