Manufacturing Electrical Engineer (PLC)

Anglian; Norwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Home Improvements in Norwich is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to maintain and improve our automated production systems, ensuring equipment reliability and minimal downtime. This is a hands-on role with opportunities to influence projects and drive efficiency across the site.

You will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering and Continuous Improvement teams to diagnose faults, upgrade controls and deliver improvements that boost productivity, quality, and operational

Qualifications

• Time-served Electrical Engineer or equivalent NVQ Level 3, HNC or HND qualification.
• Experience within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment.
• Strong PLC fault-finding and programme modification experience.
• Knowledge of industrial automation, drives, sensors and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve electrical and automated manufacturing systems to maximise reliability and efficiency.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults across production equipment and systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support.
• Support installation, commissioning and upgrade of manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and maintain electrical drawings, schematics and documentation.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and raise equipment effectiveness.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PLC fault-finding

Schematic reading

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Industrial automation

Manufacturing environment

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

SCADA

HMI

Job description

Are you a talented Electrical Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and driving continuous improvement?

At Anglian Home Improvements, we're investing in our manufacturing operations and are looking for an experienced engineer to play a key role in maintaining, improving and developing our automated production systems. This is an opportunity to work on a diverse range of equipment, influence engineering projects, and make a real impact on factory performance, reliability and efficiency.

If you're passionate about automation, PLCs, electrical systems and engineering excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As an Electrical Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining and enhancing our electrical and automated manufacturing systems, ensuring maximum equipment reliability and minimum downtime.

You'll work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering and Continuous Improvement teams to identify opportunities, solve technical challenges and deliver improvements that increase productivity, quality and operational performance.

This is a hands-on role where you'll have the opportunity to influence projects, improve machinery performance and support the future development of our manufacturing site.

What You'll Be Doing

Electrical Engineering

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults across production equipment and manufacturing systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support.
• Maintain motors, drives, sensors, control panels and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Support the installation, commissioning and upgrade of manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with BS7671 and site standards.
• Update and maintain electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.

Automation & PLC Systems

• Fault-find, modify and optimise PLC-controlled machinery.
• Support and improve control systems, HMI interfaces and automated production equipment.
• Identify recurring automation issues and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Improve machine performance, reliability and production throughput through control system enhancements.
• Support automation projects, new equipment installations and production line upgrades.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop innovative engineering solutions.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead and support projects focused on reducing downtime and increasing equipment effectiveness.
• Conduct root cause analysis on significant breakdowns and recurring issues.
• Drive improvements in machine reliability, energy efficiency and manufacturing performance.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the site.
• Share technical knowledge and best practice with engineering colleagues.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Time-served Electrical Engineer or equivalent NVQ Level 3, HNC or HND qualification.
• Experience within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment.
• Strong PLC fault-finding and programme modification experience.
• Knowledge of industrial automation, drives, sensors and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

Desirable

• Experience with Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi or similar PLC platforms.
• SCADA and HMI configuration experience.
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