Senior Controls Engineer

Hunter Selection; Bedford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bedford is searching for a Senior Electrical Control Engineer. The successful candidate will focus on PLC programming, particularly with Siemens and Rockwell, and will be involved in designing and commissioning control systems. This role offers a salary range of £46,000-£60,000 and exceptional benefits including private medical insurance and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Up to 14% pension contribution

Salary increase up to 11%

30 days holiday

Flexible working hours (core: 8:30-4:45, Mon-Fri)

Qualifications

• Expertise in PLC programming, specifically Siemens and Rockwell.
• Hands-on experience in electrical wiring and components.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Focus on PLC programming with Siemens and Rockwell.
• Design and commission electrical panels and control systems.
• Lead and mentor peers and contractors.
• Implement creative automation solutions.
• Produce designs, drawings, and manuals.
• Diagnose and repair control systems.

Skills

PLC programming (Siemens and Rockwell)

Electrical wiring and component-level work

Knowledge of electrical safety standards

Problem-solving and innovation

Job description

Senior Electrical Control Engineer

Bedfordshire | On-site | £46,000-£60,000 + Exceptional Benefits

Overview

Are you a PLC Programming pro with a passion for innovation? Do you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges and building systems from the ground up? Join a cutting-edge R&D team working with some of the world's biggest global brands to shape the future of food and FMCG innovation.

Responsibilities

• PLC programming – core focus on Siemens and Rockwell.
• Design, build, wire, program, and commission electrical panels and control systems.
• Lead and mentor peers and contractors.
• Invent and implement creative automation solutions for test rigs, prototype machines, and pilot plant equipment.
• Produce electrical and control system designs, drawings, and manuals.
• Diagnose and repair control systems with precision and speed.

Qualifications

• Expertise in PLC programming – Siemens and Rockwell are a must.
• Hands‑on experience in electrical wiring and component‑level work.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards.
• Ideally from an FMCG or food manufacturing background – but we’re open to all manufacturing experience.
• A creative mindset and a passion for problem‑solving and innovation.

Benefits

• £46,000 - £60,000
• Private medical insurance
• Up to 14% pension contribution
• Salary increase up to 11%
• 30 days holiday
• Flexible working hours (core: 8:30-4:45, Mon‑Fri)

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