Senior Electrical Engineer – Control Systems & Automation

Scantec Recruitment; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension & salary sacrifice scheme

Annual & holiday bonus schemes

Company sick pay

Training & development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Company uniform

Access to physiotherapy appointments

Job summary

Scantec Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead control systems and automation projects from design through commissioning. The role requires strong technical capability in electrical control and instrumentation, with prior experience delivering and supporting projects across industrial environments.

The position offers hybrid working in Cumbria, with potential relocation support. A minimum of 5 years of engineering or manufacturing experience and proven ability to

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ engineering/manufacturing experience.
• Experience in control systems, automation and instrumentation.
• Strong fault finding and diagnostics abilities.
• Ability to produce method statements and risk assessments.
• Experience managing engineering projects.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers to develop and propose engineering solutions.
• Deliver and commission control systems and automation projects.
• Produce electrical and control system drawings and associated documentation.
• Provide fault finding and technical support on existing control systems.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and site procedures.
• Complete RAMS, risk assessments, and pre-start checks.
• Support project planning, organisation, and delivery activities.
• Carry out electrical isolations where required.
• Ensure compliance documentation is completed accurately and on time.

Skills

Control systems

Automation

Electrical engineering

Fault finding

Project delivery

Communication skills

Tools

Electrical CAD

Job description

Scantec Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead control systems and automation projects from design through commissioning. The role requires strong technical capability in electrical control and instrumentation, with prior experience delivering and supporting projects across industrial environments.

The position offers hybrid working in Cumbria, with potential relocation support. A minimum of 5 years of engineering or manufacturing experience and proven ability to