Electrical Controls Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Uxbridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to join their skilled engineering team. The role focuses on maintaining plant equipment, troubleshooting, and solving electrical/control issues while supporting preventative maintenance. Applicants should possess relevant electrical qualifications, demonstrate strong technical problem-solving skills, and be motivated team players.

Benefits

On-site gym

Private medical insurance

On-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist

Employee shop with monthly allowance

Free on-site parking

Hot food restaurant

Qualifications

• Electrical qualifications such as apprenticeship or HNC.
• Relevant advanced electrical and control skills.
• Experience in complex technical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding on single and three-phase systems.
• Detailed reporting using SAP.
• Supporting breakdowns and resolving technical issues.

Skills

Electrical engineering qualifications

Advanced electrical skills

Technical problem solving

Education

Apprenticeship, HNC, NVQ or equivalent

Tools

SAP system

Allen Bradley

Beckhoff

Modicon

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer

Location: Slough

Salary: £55,800 - £61,300 (inclusive of shift allowance) dependent on experience

Performance Bonus: Company bonus included

Welcome Bonus: £5,000

Shifts: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off - 12 Hour shifts from 7 am to 7 pm/night

Benefits:

• Hot food restaurant
• Welcome bonus paid in your first week salary
• On-site gym
• Private medical insurance and free flu jabs
• Free on-site parking
• Employee shop with monthly allowance
• On-site nurse/osteopath/podiatrist

We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation, benefits, and perks, including fun freebies and development opportunities. As a Mars associate, your growth and development are our commitments.

The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. Join the Mars factory in Slough as part of a skilled engineering team. You will be responsible for maintaining plant equipment and fixing electrical/control issues across the site, focusing on troubleshooting and reactive maintenance, then shifting toward preventative maintenance.

What are we looking for?

• Electrical engineering qualifications such as served apprenticeship, HNC, NVQ, or equivalent
• Advanced electrical skills and intermediate control capabilities
• Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical, control, and automation issues confidently
• Motivated team player with a customer focus
• Experience in complex technical problem solving

Responsibilities:

• Fault finding and diagnostics on single and three-phase systems, safety circuits, and technical failures on machinery
• Understanding of control systems like Allen Bradley, Beckhoff, Modicon, including communication protocols such as Ethernet, Devicenet, Profibus
• Supporting breakdowns and escalation of site-wide electrical issues
• Detailed reporting using SAP system
• Providing technical support and coaching for equipment failure resolution
• Supporting root cause analysis and preventative maintenance activities

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse associates guided by The Five Principles
• Purpose-driven company with a focus on building a better tomorrow
• Learning and development support from day one, including Mars University
• Competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus

About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with over $35 billion in global sales. We produce beloved brands like M&M's, Snickers, Twix, and many more, and care for pets through various health and nutrition businesses. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in over 80 countries.

Our Five Principles—Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom—inspire our 130,000 associates to take action daily. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Assistance or accommodations during the application process are available upon request.