Electrical PLC Controls Engineer
Posted on August 11th, 2025
Warrington
£59,000 - £60,000 per annum
Type of Job: Permanent
Electrical PLC Controls Engineers
1. Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer
2. Location: Warrington area
3. Department: Controls and Automation
4. Pay Range: £60,000 plus a comprehensive package
5. Contract Type: Permanent
6. Client: Category market leader in Manufacturing, multi-billion turnover and award-winning
7. Significant multi-million CAPEX and related automation investment
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. First line automation support.
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Reporting to the Controls & Automation Manager, you will be responsible for the automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant. Including Robotics and materials handling.
Key Responsibilities - Electrical PLC Controls Engineer
8. Responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, testing and maintenance of software for:
Inverter drives
Programmable safety systems
PLCs
Servo drives
SCADA system
Operator interface (HMI) screens
9. Train and provide advice to Engineers and Operators as required
10. PLC alterations & improvements
11. Develop knowledge and application of automation skills
12. Develop and implement projects to drive improvement in manufacturing availability
13. New installations, including the programming of software
14. Ensuring machines and equipment are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose
15. You'll collaborate across teams and contribute to key improvement projects while gaining experience with a variety of control systems
16. Diagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtime
17. Develop automation skills and techniques through OEM training
18. Coach and mentor Maintenance Engineers on control systems
19. Proactive in detecting, reporting, diagnosing and predicting potential or existing software and electronic issues on all equipment
20. You'll be involved in fault-finding, diagnostics, and implementing permanent solutions to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency
Requirements & Qualifications - Electrical PLC Controls Engineer
21. An electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND Level)
22. A working knowledge of PLC systems and HMI software
23. Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex processes and/or high-speed production equipment
24. Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices
25. Experience in PLC touchscreen controls and electrical maintenance
26. Problem-solving and root-cause analysis experience
27. PLC programming skills
28. Time served Electrical Engineer
29. Automation / Controls apprentice with several years post post-qualification work experience within a manufacturing environment
30. HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
31. Ability to fault-find and implement program modifications on a range of PLCs & SCADA
32. Knowledge of servo drives and inverters
33. Experienced in high-level fault-finding and diagnostics across a range of control equipment
34. Experience of fault-finding on industrial communication networks
35. Experience of designing & modifying control circuits and program logic
What we can offer - Electrical PLC Controls Engineer
36. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one
37. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
38. 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional, plus 7 days off every 4 weeks on a working pattern, lots of time off!
39. Share save scheme and exceptional reward
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