Electrical Service Engineer, PLC Autom

Expert Employment Limited; Bolton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Employment Limited in Bolton is seeking a permanent Electrical Service Engineer (PLC Autom) to install, commission, maintain and fault-find electrical and PLC-controlled machinery at client sites across the UK and internationally.

You should be a time-served electrical engineer, ideally with HNC/HND, with strong commissioning and diagnostic experience, PLC programming skills (Siemens S7, Allen-Bradley), and the ability to travel.

Qualifications

• Time served Electrical Engineer with HNC/HND level or equivalent.
• Strong commissioning and fault finding experience.
• PLC programming and advanced troubleshooting with Siemens S7/Allen-Bradley.
• Knowledge of industrial automation and communication networks.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and IT skills.
• Ability to travel extensively across the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission electrical equipment and automated production machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, control system and PLC faults.
• Install and commission machinery upgrades and modifications.
• Work with industrial networks (Ethernet, Profibus).
• Provide technical support and customer training.
• Complete service reports and documentation.
• Mentor apprentices and junior engineers.
• Engage in a varied, customer-facing role using advanced automation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Diagnostics

Communication skills

Travel availability

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

Siemens S7

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

PLC5

SLC500

Networking knowledge (Ethernet/Profibus)

Job description

This permanent Electrical Service Engineer, PLC Autom position in Bolton involves installing, commissioning, maintaining and fault-finding electrical and PLC-controlled machinery at client sites across the UK and internationally. Applicants should be time-served electrical engineers, ideally HNC/HND qualified, with strong commissioning and diagnostic experience. Proficiency in PLC programming and advanced troubleshooting, particularly Siemens S7 or Allen Bradley ControlLogix, PLC5 or SLC500, is essential, alongside knowledge of industrial automation and communication networks. Excellent communication, problem-solving and IT abilities are required, with the capacity to work independently and travel. The salary ranges from £42,000 to £55,000 per annum. Electrical Service Engineer required to join a leading engineering organisation specialising in industrial automation, production machinery and packaging systems. The role involves the installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault finding of electrical and PLC controlled machinery at client sites throughout the UK and internationally.

Requirements

• Time served Electrical Engineer, ideally qualified to HNC or HND level or equivalent.
• Strong electrical engineering, commissioning and fault finding experience.
• PLC programming and advanced troubleshooting skills, particularly Siemens S7 or Allen Bradley ControlLogix, PLC5 or SLC500.
• Knowledge of industrial automation and communication networks.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and IT skills.
• Ability to work independently and travel extensively throughout the UK and internationally.
• Experience with food and beverage production, filling or packaging machinery, or previous field service experience, would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission electrical equipment and automated production machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, control system and PLC faults.
• Install and commission machinery upgrades and modifications.
• Work with industrial communication networks, including Ethernet and Profibus.
• Provide technical support and operational training to customers.
• Complete service reports and technical documentation.
• Support and mentor apprentices and junior engineers.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to work with advanced industrial automation technology in a varied, customer facing engineering role.