FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY WITH A LEADING FMCG MANUFACTURING COMPANY!!!
Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer
Location: Preston
Salary: £55,000+ per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, alternating early/late shifts (6am–2:30pm / 2:30pm–10pm)
About the Role:
We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a highly skilled Electrical Controls Engineer to join a major FMCG manufacturer undergoing significant site expansion and automation investment. Working within a fast-paced, high-volume environment, you will play a pivotal senior role supporting engineering teams with complex electrical, controls, and automation challenges across a large-scale facility.
With over 1,000 assets, ongoing site upgrades, and continuous improvement projects—including major new automation and systems development—this role offers outstanding technical variety and influence. Reporting directly into senior engineering leadership, you will have the autonomy to drive improvements, deliver controls-based projects, and enhance the site's overall automation capability.
This position also includes structured professional development, with access to manufacturer-led training and Siemens PLC courses, providing genuine long-term progression and skills advancement.
Key Requirements
The successful Electrical Controls Engineer must have strong PLC experience (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi or similar), including fault-finding and modifications.
The successful Electrical Controls Engineer must have a solid background in electrical and controls engineering within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
The successful Electrical Controls Engineer must hold a recognised Level 3 Engineering qualification or higher.
What We Offer to an Electrical Controls Engineer:
Competitive salary £55,000+ per annum
Monday to Friday working pattern with rotating early/late shifts
Senior, autonomous role within a major FMCG manufacturing site
Ongoing professional development, including Siemens PLC courses and OEM-led training
Pension, overtime at time-and-a-half, cycle-to-work scheme, sharesave scheme
Clear opportunities for progression and involvement in major site expansion projects
This is an opportunity not to be missed! Please apply now for more information.
If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert or contact Adem Halil ()