Electrical / PLC Engineer

Anglian Home Improvements; Norwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Pension up to 4x salary

Health & wellbeing benefits

Discounted group scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Anglian Home Improvements is seeking an experienced Electrical/PLC Engineer to maintain and improve automated production equipment and electrical systems on site in the UK. You will lead fault finding, install upgrades, and support continuous improvement across the facility.

The role requires a time-served background, strong PLC skills, and knowledge of SCADA/HMI systems. 18th Edition wiring regs familiarity and a proactive problem-solving approach are desirable.

Qualifications

• Time-served electrical engineer or equivalent NVQ/HNC/HND.
• Proven experience in engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Strong PLC fault-finding and program modification skills.
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and documentation.
• Experience with electrical maintenance of production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of electrical systems, motors, drives, sensors and panels.
• Lead electrical fault-finding to minimise downtime and ensure safety standards.
• Design, install, and commission new electrical equipment and upgrades.
• Maintain documentation including schematics and maintenance records.
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC systems.
• Integrate SCADA, HMI, and control systems into manufacturing processes.
• Lead projects to improve reliability, energy efficiency and machine performance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PLC fault-finding

Schematic reading

Automation knowledge

HMI/SCADA familiarity

Robotics basics

FMCG/Manufacturing exposure

18th Edition wiring regulations

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Control Engineering

HNC/HND in Electrical or Control Engineering

Tools

SCADA

HMI

Industrial networking

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical / PLC Engineer to join our engineering and manufacturing team. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated production equipment, electrical systems, and PLC-controlled machinery.

The successful candidate will ensure high levels of equipment reliability, deliver robust engineering solutions, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering

• Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of electrical systems, motors, drives, sensors, and control panels.
• Lead electrical fault-finding activities to minimise downtime and maintain safe operational standards.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with current regulations (e.g., BS7671) and internal safety standards.
• Assist in the design, installation, and commissioning of new electrical equipment and upgrades.
• Maintain documentation including schematics, layouts, and maintenance records.

PLC & Automation Responsibilities

• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC systems
• Diagnose automation faults and implement sustainable fixes to prevent recurrence.
• Support integration of SCADA, HMI, and machine control systems into manufacturing processes.
• Optimise machine control logic to improve throughput, reliability, and safety.
• Participate in automation projects including equipment upgrades, new line installations, and process changes.

Continuous Improvement & Projects

• Work closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to implement improvements that increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Identify and lead proactive engineering projects to improve reliability, energy efficiency, and machine performance.
• Provide engineering support during root cause analysis, breakdown investigations, FMEAs, and reliability studies.

Compliance & Safety

• Follow all site safety policies and promote a culture of safe working practices.
• Conduct risk assessments for electrical and automation tasks.
• Ensure all work aligns with relevant industry standards, safety legislation, and engineering best practice.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Time-served Electrical Engineer or equivalent NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND in Electrical or Control Engineering.
• Proven experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong PLC fault-finding and program modification skills.
• Solid understanding of industrial automation, sensors, control loops, and drives.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience with electrical maintenance of production machinery.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to engineering challenges.

Desirable

• Experience with SCADA, HMI design, or industrial networking.
• Knowledge of robotics, servo systems, or pneumatic/hydraulic integration.
• Experience within FMCG, automotive, food manufacturing, or heavy industry.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary
• 31 days holiday (increasing with service within 2 years), plus an additional paid day for your birthday with the option to buy more holiday via salary sacrifice
• Pension – with up to 4 x salary & income protection, with the option to potentially save on tax and National Insurance via our salary sacrifice arrangement
• Comprehensive health & well-being benefits including access to in-house occupational health & well-being resources, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance programme, & mental health resources
• Heavily discounted group discount scheme on all products
• Salary sacrifice benefits – enjoy perks such as pension, cycle to work, electric car purchase, and additional annual leave, while potentially reducing your tax and NI contributions
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities

Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees