Control & Instrumentation Technician FMCG

Control & Instrumentation Technician / Engineer
Stowmarket
£40,000 - £45,000/year
Keep Muntons' manufacturing running safely and reliably. Troubleshoot control systems, shape automation projects and drive improvements with a supportive engineering team.
Muntons is a global supplier to the food and drinks industry producing the highest-quality malt and malted ingredients for some of the most famous, well-loved brands around the globe for over 100 years. Our customers range from multinational food and beverage producers, to start ups, and small independent craft brewers and distillers… you're likely to have tasted our products already, without even knowing it!
We are proud of our Suffolk heritage and team. We trust all our people to bring ideas and positive change to our business. We continue to look to the next 100 years as a strong and sustainable global supplier of malt and malted ingredients.
As part of the Engineering Control & Instrumentation team responsible for the maintenance and continued efficient & safe running of all equipment associated to the plant. Responsible for carrying out a range of works, including planned maintenance, projects, installations & breakdown repairs etc.
With full training and support, you will:
Carry out day-to-day C&I tasks such as PLC programming, SCADA and HMI development, panel modifications, electrical design and fault finding
Work alongside the site engineering team
Maintenance of the electrical drawing register
Create new drawings and amend existing
Communicate with The Engineering Team to ensure priorities are dealt with in a coordinated approach
Participate and update all reactive and PPM tasks on our systems
To work on and run projects as required
Ensure “out of hours” service is maintained
The Core Behaviours:
Communicate Proactively:
Take initiative and maintain effective communication.
Share Knowledge and Support:
Willingly share expertise and educate colleagues to foster growth.
Provide Solutions:
Anticipate challenges, overcome barriers, and offer effective problem solving.
Relevant Expertise:
Possess skills directly applicable to the organisation's needs.
Prioritise Safety:
Emphasise safe working practices at all times.
We offer:
5% employer pension contribution
Life assurance
Structured training and development
On site parking
Health cash plan
Profit-based bonus scheme
Other great benefits
The Candidate:
Proven C&I engineering background, ideally in food production
Ideally trained to BTEC Level 4 (HNC) in appropriate engineering qualification
Good knowledge and experience with PLC programming and fault finding and use of SCADA
Ideally have IPAF, PASMA, Forklift, IOSH managing safely, Confined space training etc.
The

Shifts:

37.5hrs/week.
Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm