?? Ashbourne - Derbyshire
? Engineering ¦ Manufacturing ¦ Pilgrim's Europe
?? Rotating Days & Afternoons
We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Lead Electrical Systems & Controls Engineer to join our Engineering team at our Ashbourne site.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager / Site Engineering Manager, you'll champion the site's electrical systems and controls infrastructure — ensuring reliability, compliance and continuous improvement across production operations.
This is a key technical leadership role, combining hands-on expertise with project delivery, compliance oversight and team development, working on a rotating days and afternoons shift pattern.
The Role
As Lead Electrical Systems & Controls Engineer, you will:
1. Lead and deliver electrical system projects that support site Continuous Improvement initiatives
2. Design and upgrade control panels and circuit diagrams in line with UK legislation and site standards
3. Provide expert-level fault finding and repair support, particularly PLC and automation-related issues
4. Support Shift Engineers and provide electrical breakdown cover to production
5. Upgrade and maintain site PLC programs and backups (Allen Bradley & Siemens)
6. Evaluate and recommend ...