Electrical and Controls Engineer

Electrical & Controls Engineer

Location:

Bridgwater

Salary:
Up to £50,000

Hours:

Monday–Friday, Days (40 hours per week between 6am–6pm)

A rapidly growing, multi-site specialist manufacturing business with a projected turnover exceeding £50m this year is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineer to join its Bridgwater facility.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that delivers high-quality bespoke products to a demanding customer base. The role offers a strong balance of hands-on electrical engineering and automation support, making it ideal for an engineer who enjoys practical work while contributing to controls, PLC improvements and capital project delivery.

The Role

You will play a key part in maintaining, improving and commissioning automated production equipment, supporting production reliability and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

This is a practical, site-based role combining electrical installation, controls support and project involvement.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Installation & Project Delivery

Plan and deliver electrical and control system installations for new machinery and infrastructure

Manage small-to-medium capital projects from concept through to commissioning

Coordinate contractors, OEMs and suppliers to deliver electrical and automation scope

Support machinery upgrades, relocations and production line modifications

Electrical Systems & Distribution

Maintain and upgrade LV distribution systems including switch gear, panels and submains

Carry out load assessments and cable sizing for new equipment

Ensure compliance with BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations)

Maintain accurate and up-to-date electrical schematics and documentation

Hands-On Engineering

Carry out on-site electrical work including cable pulling, terminations and testing

Support fault-finding and root cause analysis across production equipment

Supervise and mentor apprentices or junior electricians as required

PLC & Controls

Provide PLC fault-finding, diagnostics and minor modification support

Support commissioning of new machinery including PLC, HMI, drives and safety systems

Work alongside OEMs and system integrators to review and improve control system designs

Implement small PLC and HMI improvements to enhance reliability, safety and performance

Maintain PLC backups, version control and documentation

Troubleshoot sensors, I/O, drives, safety circuits and industrial networks (e.g. Profinet, Ethernet/IP)

Health & Safety

Adhere to all health, safety and environmental regulations

Promote a culture of continuous improvement and safe working practices

Experience & Qualifications

Industry Experience

Experience in a similar role within manufacturing, production, FMCG or industrial environments

Strong electrical engineering background with practical, hands-on experience

Experience fault-finding on PLC-controlled machinery

Experience supporting commissioning of new equipment alongside OEMs and integrators

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of electrical and automation systems

Experience with PLC-controlled machinery, VSDs, safety circuits and industrial control panels

Ability to diagnose faults across electrical and control systems

Experience with HMI configuration and industrial networks is desirable

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing desirable but not essential

Additional PLC or automation training beneficial

Package & Benefits

Salary up to £50,000 per year (depending on experience)

22 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Holiday increases by 1 day per completed year of service (up to 25 days)

Guaranteed Christmas and New Year shutdown (some days reserved from annual leave)

Pension contribution: 4% employer / 5% employee

Free onsite parking

Onsite canteen

Wellbeing platform offering GP access, retail discounts, wellness support and mental health services

Cycle to Work scheme

Company uniform provided