Electrical Controls Engineer

Overview

Electrical Engineer (PLC Specialist) – Diss, Norfolk | £50,000 | 37.5 hours per week (Early Finish Fridays)

We are recruiting for an Electrical Engineer with strong PLC experience to join a well-established international manufacturing business based in Diss. This is a hands-on, autonomous role focused on fault finding, troubleshooting, and supporting complex electrical and control system issues across a live production environment.

You'll act as the go-to escalation point for medium to high-level electrical and electronic faults, particularly where issues go beyond obvious breakdowns. The role involves regular hands-on support to breakdowns, with a strong emphasis on root cause analysis and long-term solutions. You'll be heavily involved with PLCs, drives, and control systems, working across both legacy and modern equipment.

• Advanced electrical and electronic fault finding (PLCs, drives, sensors)
• PLC and drive programming/modifications (modification experience considered)
• Supporting breakdowns and improving system reliability
• Obsolescence reviews and component upgrades
• Delivering small automation projects (panel rewires, upgrades, energy initiatives)
• Supporting larger upgrade projects, including PLC migrations (e.g. S5 to S7)
• Working closely with OEMs, while remaining hands-on and self-sufficient

• 37.5 hours per week (typically 8-4 or 9-5, earlier start preferred)
• Early finish on Fridays
• No on-call requirement
• Salary up to £50,000

• Ideally 5+ years' experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Strong electrical, electronics, and controls background
• Proven fault-finding ability on live production equipment
• Experience with a range of machinery and PLC/control systems
• Comfortable working independently with a high level of responsibility
• Qualifications are less important than experience and attitude

You'll be part of a 16-person engineering team across various shifts, supporting the double days team. The site offers a stable, supportive culture with plenty of autonomy, along with ongoing training and development opportunities.

• One-stage, face-to-face interview
• Includes site tour and technical/scenario-based discussion
• Hiring process moving quickly

If you're a proactive Electrical Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working with PLC-driven systems, this is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturing environment