Electrical Engineer with PLC Programming

Bakkafrost Scotland; Applecross; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share bonus program

Market-leading pension

Non-contributory life insurance and/or

Critical illness cover

Generous Occupational Sick Pay

31 days’ holiday per year

Relocation support

Long service award

Employee recognition scheme

Professional development support

Health & safety commitment

Continuing investment in business

Wider Wallet Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Bakkafrost Scotland is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in PLC programming, panel building, and automation for water systems within our RAS facilities across the West Highlands and Islands.

The role involves designing and implementing advanced automation solutions, delivering improvements across multiple sites, and integrating systems with our SCADA platform to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in PLC programming for industrial automation systems.
• Ability to design and implement automation projects for water systems.
• Hands-on experience with panel building and electrical distribution layouts.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation projects

Panel building

SCADA integration

Electrical engineering

Job description

At Bakkafrost Scotland we breed, rear and process superior salmon in the pristine waters of the West Highlands and Islands. If you are an ambitious and motivated person looking for your next challenge in an exciting workplace now is the perfect time to take your next step with Bakkafrost Scotland.

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer with a focus on PLC programming, panel building, and automation projects. This role will play a key part in designing and implementing advanced automation solutions for water systems within our Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) facilities. The successful candidate will work across multiple sites, integrating systems into our SCADA platform and delivering innovative automation solutions that support operational efficiency and sustainability.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer the following:

• Share bonus program
• Market-leading pension
• Non-contributory life insurance and individual critical illness cover
• Generous Occupational Sick Pay
• 31 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) and the option to buy or sell up to 3 days’ entitlement
• Enhanced relocation support
• Long service award - £500 after 5 years' service, £2,000 after 10 years' service
• Employee recognition scheme
• Professional development support and employee assistance program
• A commitment to health & safety and an excellent occupational health service
• Continuing investment in our business, our people and our technology
• Wider Wallet Scheme giving access to discounts from over 14,500 retailers in the UK
• Cycle to Work Scheme - saving between 25-39% on the cost of a new bike