Controls Engineer

Control System Engineer - Bedfordshire

Salary: -52,000 + Excellent Package including Matched Pension Scheme

Are you an experienced Control System Engineer with a passion for problem-solving, innovation, and continuous improvement in a food manufacturing environment?

This role is all about improving, maintaining, and rectifying electrical/electronic control systems - including PLCs, HMIs, motion control systems, and communication networks - to ensure smooth and reliable production. You''ll work closely with fellow control system engineers and multi-skilled engineers to support the plant, hit production targets, and drive efficiency improvements, all within a high-safety, high-quality environment.

What will you be doing?

Respond to equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults, and carry out timely repairs

Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement improvements to reduce downtime

Design and implement modifications to existing electrical systems

Maintain accurate maintenance records and support continuous improvement initiatives

Apply safe systems of work (isolations, permits, risk assessments) across a variety of equipment

Collaborate with colleagues to share knowledge and develop site electrical standards

Support training and knowledge transfer within the engineering team

What will you bring?

Time-served apprenticeship (minimum Level 3) in an electrical discipline

Strong electrical troubleshooting and repair skills

Knowledge of PLC, HMI, and servo systems (Allen Bradley preferred)

Good understanding of machinery safety systems (Pilz, Guardmaster, or similar)

Solid grasp of electrical safety practices and regulations

Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical colleagues

A collaborative, proactive, and results-driven approach

Motivation to make a difference and a continuous improvement mindset

What''s on offer?

Salary: -52,000

Matched pension scheme and excellent benefits package

Ongoing investment in training and development

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation and control systems

Commutable from Bedford, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Cambridge, Stevenage, Luton, St Neots, Biggleswade, Hitchin, and surrounding areas

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based solely on merit. They do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, etc.

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