Electrical PLC Controls Engineer
Posted on April 16th, 2025
Goole
£58,500 - £60,000 per annum
Type of Job: Permanent
Job Title: Electrical PLC Controls Engineer
Location: Goole, Doncaster area
Department: Controls and Automation
Pay Range/details: £58,500 Plus comprehensive package and overtime
Contract Type: Permanent
Client: Category market leader in FMCG Manufacturing, multi-billion turnover
Due to significant investment and automation activities on a large world class manufacturing site, we have a recruitment drive for PLC biased Electrical Controls Engineers. Newly created roles!
Reporting to the Site Controls & Automation Manager, you will be responsible for automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant.
Key Responsibilities - Electrical PLC Controls Engineer
1. Responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, test and maintenance of software, for:
- Inverter drives
- Programmable safety systems
- PLCs
- Servo drives
-SCADA system
- Operator interface (HMI) screens
2. Train and provide advice to Engineers and Operators as required
3. PLC alterations & improvements
4. New installations, including programming of software
5. Ensuring machines and equipment are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose
6. You’ll collaborate across teams and contribute to key improvement projects, while gaining experience with a variety of control systems
7. Diagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtime
8. Develop automation skills and techniques through OEM training
9. Coach and mentor Maintenance Engineers on control systems
10. Proactive in detecting, reporting, diagnosing and predicting potential or existing software and electronic issues on all equipment
11. You’ll be involved in fault-finding, diagnostics, and implementing permanent solutions to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency
Requirements & Qualifications – Electrical PLC Controls Engineer
12. Must possess an electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND Level)
13. A working knowledge of PLC systems and HMI software
14. Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex process and/or high-speed production equipment
15. Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices
16. Experience in PLC touch screen controls and electrical maintenance
17. Problem solving and root cause analysis experience
18. PLC programming skills
19. Time served Electrical Engineer
20. Automation / Controls apprentice with several years post qualification work experience within a manufacturing environment
21. HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
22. Ability to fault find and implement program modifications on a range of PLCs & SCADA
23. Knowledge of servo drives and inverters
24. Experience of fault-finding on industrial communication networks
25. Experience of designing & modifying control circuits and program logic
What we can offer – Electrical PLC Controls Engineer
26. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one
27. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
28. 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional plus 7 days off every 4 weeks on working pattern
29. Share save scheme and exceptional reward events
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