Electrical / PLC Engineer
1 day ago
Norwich
Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical / PLC Engineer to join our engineering and manufacturing team. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated production equipment, electrical systems, and PLC-controlled machinery. The successful candidate will ensure high levels of equipment reliability, deliver robust engineering solutions, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the site. Key Responsibilities Electrical Engineering • Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of electrical systems, motors, drives, sensors, and control panels., • Lead electrical fault-finding activities to minimise downtime and maintain safe operational standards., • Ensure all electrical work complies with current regulations (e.g., BS7671) and internal safety standards., • Assist in the design, installation, and commissioning of new electrical equipment and upgrades., • Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC systems, • Diagnose automation faults and implement sustainable fixes to prevent recurrence., • Support integration of SCADA, HMI, and machine control systems into manufacturing processes., • Optimise machine control logic to improve throughput, reliability, and safety., • Work closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to implement improvements that increase efficiency and reduce downtime., • Identify and lead proactive engineering projects to improve reliability, energy efficiency, and machine performance., • Follow all site safety policies and promote a culture of safe working practices., • Conduct risk assessments for electrical and automation tasks., • Ensure all work aligns with relevant industry standards, safety legislation, and engineering best practice. Skills & Experience Required Essential • Time-served Electrical Engineer or equivalent NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND in Electrical or Control Engineering., • Proven experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment., • Strong PLC fault-finding and program modification skills., • Solid understanding of industrial automation, sensors, control loops, and drives., • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation., • Experience with electrical maintenance of production machinery., • Experience with SCADA, HMI design, or industrial networking., • Knowledge of robotics, servo systems, or pneumatic/hydraulic integration., • Experience within FMCG, automotive, food manufacturing, or heavy industry., • Competitive Salary, • 31 days holiday (increasing with service within 2 years), plus an additional paid day for your birthday with the option to buy more holiday via salary sacrifice, • Pension – with up to 4 x salary & income protection, with the option to potentially save on tax and National Insurance via our salary sacrifice arrangement, • Comprehensive health & well-being benefits including access to in-house occupational health & well-being resources, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance programme, & mental health resources, • Heavily discounted group discount scheme on all products, • Salary sacrifice benefits – enjoy perks such as pension, cycle to work, electric car purchase, and additional annual leave, while potentially reducing your tax and NI contributions