Electrical Controls Engineer

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

We're 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)
• 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.