Electrical Engineer with PLC Programming

Bakkafrost; Scotland; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share bonus

Life insurance

Sick pay

31 days leave

Relocation support

Long service awards

Professional development

Occupational health service

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

Bakkafrost Scotland is seeking an Electrical Engineer with a focus on PLC programming, panel building, and automation projects. You will design and implement advanced automation solutions for water systems within our RAS facilities and integrate systems into our SCADA platform.

You will work across multiple sites to deliver efficient, sustainable automation that supports operations and reliability. A competitive salary and generous benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• PLC programming focus for automation of water systems.
• Experience with panel building and automation projects.
• Design and implement automation solutions for RAS facilities.

Skills

PLC programming

Panel building

SCADA integration

Automation projects

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Electrical Engineer with PLC Programming

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
• 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
• 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