Electrical PLC Controls Engineer

Job Title: Electrical PLC Controls Engineer

Location: Goole, Doncaster area

Department: Controls and Automation

Pay Range/details: £58,500 Plus comprehensive package and overtime

Contract Type: Permanent

Client: Category market leader in FMCG Manufacturing, multi-billion turnover

Due to significant investment and automation activities on a large world class manufacturing site, we have a recruitment drive for PLC biased Electrical Controls Engineers. Newly created roles!

Reporting to the Site Controls & Automation Manager, you will be responsible for automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant.

Key Responsibilities - Electrical PLC Controls Engineer

1. Responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, test and maintenance of software, for:
2. Inverter drives
3. Programmable safety systems
4. PLCs
5. Servo drives
6. SCADA system
7. Operator interface (HMI) screens
8. Train and provide advice to Engineers and Operators as required
9. PLC alterations & improvements
10. New installations, including programming of software
11. Ensuring machines and equipment are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose
12. Collaborate across teams and contribute to key improvement projects, while gaining experience with a variety of control systems
13. Diagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtime
14. Develop automation skills and techniques through OEM training
15. Coach and mentor Maintenance Engineers on control systems
16. Proactive in detecting, reporting, diagnosing and predicting potential or existing software and electronic issues on all equipment
17. Involved in fault-finding, diagnostics, and implementing permanent solutions to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency

Requirements & Qualifications – Electrical PLC Controls Engineer

1. Must possess an electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND Level)
2. A working knowledge of PLC systems and HMI software
3. Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex process and/or high-speed production equipment
4. Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices
5. Experience in PLC touch screen controls and electrical maintenance
6. Problem solving and root cause analysis experience
7. PLC programming skills
8. Time served Electrical Engineer
9. Automation / Controls apprentice with several years post qualification work experience within a manufacturing environment
10. HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
11. Ability to fault find and implement program modifications on a range of PLCs & SCADA
12. Knowledge of servo drives and inverters
13. Experience of fault-finding on industrial communication networks
14. Experience of designing & modifying control circuits and program logic

What We Can Offer – Electrical PLC Controls Engineer

1. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one
2. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
3. 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional plus 7 days off every 4 weeks on working pattern
4. Share save scheme and exceptional reward events

For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 01132123519 or send a copy of your CV to

Candidates who are currently a PLC Engineer, PLC programmer, Electrical Engineer, Controls Technician, Controls Automation Engineer, may be suitable for this position.

Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.