The Role Hands-on engineering role within a plastic extrusion and compounding plant. The focus is electrical and automation, with mechanical work required on production machinery. The role is centred on keeping plant and equipment running through effective fault-finding, repair, and improvement of process machinery and site electrical systems. What You’ll Be Doing Maintain and repair extrusion and compounding equipment, including single and twin-screw extruders, haul-offs, granulators, mixers, pelletisers, and heating/cooling systems. Connect to PLCs (Siemens, Schneider, etc.) to fault-find, make logic changes where required, and back up programs. Diagnose and work on large DC and AC motors, including setting up and fault-finding VFDs and inverter drives. Carry out mechanical fitting work on production lines, including gearboxes, shafts, alignment, bearings, and basic hydraulics. Support and lead electrical work on new machinery installations and plant upgrades. Take ownership of automation and control-related issues on site. What You Need Qualifications HNC or HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent). Time-served apprenticeship in an industrial environment. 18th Edition (BS7671). Experience PLC fault-finding and modification experience. Background in a heavy industrial environment. Strong understanding of DC drives, AC motors, servo systems, and inverter drives. Comfortable carrying out mechanical repairs. Experience in plastics, extrusion, or compounding is a strong advantage but not essential. Ability to work on High Voltage systems is a bonus. What’s on Offer £50,000 basic salary. All overtime paid. Day shifts only, Monday to Friday. Company pension. How to Apply Send your CV outlining: Your electrical and automation experience. PLC systems you have worked with. Any experience with extrusion or heavy process machinery.