PLC Control Electrical Engineer

We are seeking a hands-on PLC / Control Electrical Engineer to support the automation, electrical maintenance, and reliability of a busy concrete manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving PLC-controlled equipment, driving continuous improvement projects, reducing downtime, and ensuring safe and efficient plant operations. This role combines control systems expertise with practical electrical engineering and maintenance experience in a heavy industrial environment.

About the Role

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimise PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, instrumentation, and control system faults.
• Support preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance activities.
• Maintain and improve batching, mixing, conveying, and material handling equipment.
• Lead automation upgrades, retrofits, migrations, and equipment integration projects.
• Analyse plant performance data to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Support emergency breakdown response and critical plant repairs.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, electrical drawings, and maintenance records.
• Train and mentor maintenance personnel on automation and electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, LOTO procedures, and electrical regulations.
• Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to support operational objectives.

What We're Looking For

• Experienced PLC / Controls Engineer or Electrical Engineer from a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming and fault finding, ideally with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens systems.
• Experience with HMI and SCADA platforms.
• Proven electrical maintenance experience involving motors, VFDs, MCCs, sensors, load cells, and control panels.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience delivering automation and control system improvement projects.
• Understanding of reliability engineering, preventative maintenance, and root cause analysis.
• Ability to read and update electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to support and develop maintenance teams.
• Experience within concrete, cement, aggregates, quarrying, or other heavy manufacturing environments would be advantageous.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidate

A proactive and technically skilled engineer who enjoys a hands-on role, is passionate about automation and reliability, and can drive improvements that enhance plant performance, safety, and productivity.

We'll Offer You

• A competitive salary
• Generous pension
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance
• Career and professional development
• Free onsite parking
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts
• Plus more!