Lead Electrical & Controls Engineer - 24/7 Bakery Automation

Lantmännen Unibake; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery manufacturer in Milton Keynes is looking for a skilled Lead Electrical and Controls Engineer. This role involves taking ownership of electrical systems and automation across a 24/7 bakery manufacturing site. Key responsibilities include acting as the site’s Electrical Duty Holder, leading PLC projects, and coaching engineers in electrical fault-finding. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical knowledge, preferably with 18th Edition certification, and proven experience in automation in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automation and controls within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical knowledge, ideally with 18th Edition certification.
• Ability to write and troubleshoot PLC and HMI code.

Responsibilities

• Act as the site’s Electrical Duty Holder, ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Lead troubleshooting and continuous improvement of electrical systems.
• Design, program, and fault-find PLCs, HMIs, AC drives, and servo controls.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

PLC programming

HMI troubleshooting

Problem-solving skills

Education

Time-served apprenticeship with HNC or equivalent

Degree in Electrical Engineering (desirable)

Job description

A leading bakery manufacturer in Milton Keynes is looking for a skilled Lead Electrical and Controls Engineer. This role involves taking ownership of electrical systems and automation across a 24/7 bakery manufacturing site. Key responsibilities include acting as the site’s Electrical Duty Holder, leading PLC projects, and coaching engineers in electrical fault-finding. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical knowledge, preferably with 18th Edition certification, and proven experience in automation in a manufacturing setting.