Quick overview
Job description
Your new company
Are you passionate about electrical systems and automation? Do you thrive in a hands-on role where your expertise keeps operations running smoothly and efficiently? We're looking for an experienced and electrically qualified engineer to support the site maintenance team.
Your new role
You will resolve complex electrical and electronic breakdowns with confidence and precision whilst enhancing and evolving electrical and control systems to meet future demands. Ultimately, you will be responsible for safeguarding the integrity of the control systems and automation assets and ensuring the site's systems are secure, reliable, and always up to date.Implement software and hardware upgrades, lead initiatives to reduce downtime, manage small to medium automation projects, including panel and HMI design and installation.
Monitor and mitigate risks related to electronic component obsolescence.
Maintain a comprehensive register of control systems, highlighting critical spares and obsolescence
Perform regular backups of PLC and HMI programmes with secure version control, replace PLC and inverter batteries inline with preventative maintenance schedules.
What you'll need to succeed
Recognised electrical qualifications NVQ/C&G level 3 minimum requirement, proven experience in PLC programming, (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi)
Working knowledge of HMI systems, variable speed drives, instrumentation and control panels.
Strong understanding of electrical schematics, safety systems and industrial communication networks
Experience in fault-finding and analytical skills
Ability to read and interpret electrical and control schematics accurately
Proactive approach to problem-solving, attention to detail and reliability
Experience within a manufacturing environment.
What you'll get in return
Starting salary in the range of £50k, working Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week. Enhanced pension and sick pay schemes, 25+8 holidays, discount schemes and more
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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