Electrical & Controls Engineer
Location: Bridgwater
Salary: Up to £50,000
Hours: Monday–Friday, Days (40 hours per week between 6am–6pm)
A rapidly growing, multi-site specialist manufacturing business with a projected turnover exceeding £50m this year is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineer to join its Bridgwater facility.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that delivers high-quality bespoke products to a demanding customer base. The role offers a strong balance of hands-on electrical engineering and automation support, making it ideal for an engineer who enjoys practical work while contributing to controls, PLC improvements and capital project delivery.
The Role
You will play a key part in maintaining, improving and commissioning automated production equipment, supporting production reliability and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
This is a practical, site-based role combining electrical installation, controls support and project involvement.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Installation & Project Delivery
Plan and deliver electrical and control system installations for new machinery and infrastructure
Manage small-to-medium capital projects from concept through to commissioning
Coordinate contractors, OEMs and suppliers to deliver electrical and automation scope
Support machinery upgrades, relocations and production line modifications
Electrical Systems & Distribution
Maintain and upgrade LV distribution systems including switchgear, panels and submains
Carry out load assessments and cable sizing for new equipment
Ensure compliance with BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations)
Maintain accurate and up-to-date electrical schematics and documentation
Hands-On Engineering
Carry out on-site electrical work including cable pulling, terminations and testing
Support fault-finding and root cause analysis across production equipment
Supervise and mentor apprentices or junior electricians as required
PLC & Controls
Provide PLC fault-finding, diagnostics and minor modification support
Support commissioning of new machinery including PLC, HMI, drives and safety systems
Work alongside OEMs and system integrators to review and improve control system designs
Implement small PLC and HMI improvements to enhance reliability, safety and performance
Maintain PLC backups, version control and documentation
Troubleshoot sensors, I/O, drives, safety circuits and industrial networks (e.g. Profinet, Ethernet/IP)
Health & Safety
Adhere to all health, safety and environmental regulations
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and safe working practices
Experience & Qualifications
Industry Experience
Experience in a similar role within manufacturing, production, FMCG or industrial environments
Strong electrical engineering background with practical, hands-on experience
Experience fault-finding on PLC-controlled machinery
Experience supporting commissioning of new equipment alongside OEMs and integrators
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of electrical and automation systems
Experience with PLC-controlled machinery, VSDs, safety circuits and industrial control panels
Ability to diagnose faults across electrical and control systems
Experience with HMI configuration and industrial networks is desirable
Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing desirable but not essential
Additional PLC or automation training beneficial
Package & Benefits
Salary up to £50,000 per year (depending on experience)
22 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
Holiday increases by 1 day per completed year of service (up to 25 days)
Guaranteed Christmas and New Year shutdown (some days reserved from annual leave)
Pension contribution: 4% employer / 5% employee
Free onsite parking
Onsite canteen
Wellbeing platform offering GP access, retail discounts, wellness support and mental health services
Cycle to Work scheme
Company uniform provided