Title: Controls Engineer
Location:Stratford
Shift: Days (Mon-Fri or Wed-Sun)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Benefits:Discount scheme, Competitive company pension scheme, Career development opportunities, Long service and colleague recognition scheme, Healthcare scheme, Cycle to work.
Role Purpose
Provide Controls and Electrical assistance in fault diagnosis, breakdown repair, and project implementation to ensure maximum site uptime and operational efficiency. The role supports all plant and site services with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Controls Engineer Responsibilities:
1. Controls/Electrical support for breakdowns and plant maintenance to achieve site production targets.
2. Upgrade and maintain the sites PLC systems, software, and technical documentation.
3. Prepare Controls/Electrical projects annually, including P&IDs, specifications for tender, cost evaluation, justification, and project plans.
4. Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to electrical and control standards.
5. Identify skill gaps across the engineering team and develop training plans accordingly.
6. Maintain accurate and up-to-date Control/Electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, and distribution drawings.
7. Manage and execut...