Senior Controls Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Electrical Control Engineer in Bedfordshire. The role involves PLC Programming, designing electrical systems, and mentoring peers. Ideal candidates should have expertise in Siemens and Rockwell systems, with a background in FMCG or food manufacturing preferred. The position offers a salary range of £46,000 to £60,000 and exceptional benefits including private medical insurance and generous pension contributions.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Up to 14% pension contribution

Salary increase up to 11%

30 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Expertise in PLC Programming, especially Siemens and Rockwell.
• Hands-on experience in electrical wiring and component-level work.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards.
• Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform PLC Programming as a core part of the role.
• Design, build, wire, and commission electrical panels and control systems.
• Lead and mentor peers and contractors.
• Implement creative automation solutions for test rigs and equipment.
• Produce designs, drawings, and manuals for control systems.
• Diagnose and repair control systems efficiently.

Skills

PLC Programming (Siemens & Rockwell)

Electrical wiring

Knowledge of electrical safety standards

Creative problem-solving

Job description

Senior Electrical Control Engineer

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

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 (Siemens & Rockwell) - a core part of the role.
• Designing, building, wiring, programming, and commissioning electrical panels and control systems.
• Leading and mentoring peers and contractors.
• Inventing and implementing creative automation solutions for test rigs, prototype machines, and pilot plant equipment.
• Producing electrical and control system designs, drawings, and manuals.
• Diagnosing and repairing 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.

What's In It for You

• £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)

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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