Controls Engineer

Title: Controls Engineer
Location: Stratford
Shift: Days (Mon-Fri or Wed-Sun)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Benefits: Discount scheme, Competitive company pension scheme, Career development opportunities, Long service and colleague recognition scheme, Healthcare scheme, Cycle to work.

Provide Controls and Electrical assistance in fault diagnosis, breakdown repair, and project implementation to ensure maximum site uptime and operational efficiency. The role supports all plant and site services with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Controls/Electrical support for breakdowns and plant maintenance to achieve site production targets.
• Upgrade and maintain the site’s PLC systems, software, and technical documentation.
• Prepare Controls/Electrical projects annually, including P&IDs, specifications for tender, cost evaluation, justification, and project plans.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to electrical and control standards.
• Identify skill gaps across the engineering team and develop training plans accordingly.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Control/Electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, and distribution drawings.
• Manage and execute electrical projects, including installation, modification, upgrade, commissioning, and system development.
• Co-ordinate the site’s electrical authorisations and competency certificates for all engineering staff.
• Support breakdown recovery and implement long-term reliability improvements.
• Assist in CI (Continuous Improvement) initiatives to reduce downtime and enhance efficiency.

• Strong knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, and industrial networking technologies.
• Experience with Modicon and Rockwell PLCs, Siemens and DeviceNet FieldBus Networks, iFix SCADA, SQL Server, and reporting software.
• Proficiency in structured software design, testing, commenting, and documentation.
• Experience with electrical inspection, testing procedures, and PAT systems.
• Proven ability to lead and support electrical projects from concept to completion.
• Fault-finding and problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Understanding of electrical standards, ECOPS, and statutory regulations.
• Competent in contractor management and ensuring compliance with site H&S standards.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of legacy systems (e.g., DOS, Texas 5Ti, Mitsi PLCs).
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry or a high-volume FMCG environment.
• Formal qualification in Electrical/Controls Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree).
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent safety training.

For more information on the Controls Engineer position contact Ewan at Stirling Warrington.