Industrial Controls & Systems Engineer – Bakery Automation

Paterson Arran; Kirkham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FBC UK is seeking a proactive Controls and Systems Engineer for our Kirkham bakery. You will maintain, repair, modify and install electrical/electronic systems across site operations, ensuring backups, obsolescence planning, and reliable control system development to drive continuous improvement.

You will manage obsolescence, back up PLC programmes, and support VSD programmes while working with maintenance and production teams to maintain equipment availability and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC/TEC level in electrical/electronic engineering.
• Minimum 3 years post-apprenticeship experience in process/manufacturing.
• Familiar with I.E.E wiring and Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Experience with PLC controlled systems and VSDs.
• Able to read electrical circuit diagrams and diagnose faults.

Responsibilities

• Manage obsolescence risks and update PLC backups.
• Maintain and repair electrical/electronic systems across site operations.
• Support VSD programmes and obsolescence planning.
• Diagnose faults on plant and machinery and implement fixes.
• Record faults and remedial actions; ensure safety standards.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Manager to improve plant efficiency.

Skills

Electrical engineering

HNC/TEC level

PLC knowledge

VSD control

Circuit diagrams

Diagnostics

Team player

Unsupervised work

Electrical testing

Education

HNC/TEC in electrical engineering

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

FBC UK is seeking a proactive Controls and Systems Engineer for our Kirkham bakery. You will maintain, repair, modify and install electrical/electronic systems across site operations, ensuring backups, obsolescence planning, and reliable control system development to drive continuous improvement.

You will manage obsolescence, back up PLC programmes, and support VSD programmes while working with maintenance and production teams to maintain equipment availability and safety standards.