Electrical / PLC Engineer
Anglian Home Improvements · NR66JB · posted 31 days ago
Going rate £58,700UK median £60,303
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Occupation
Going rate for this occupation: £58,700 · UK median pay £60,303
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Where this salary sits
- UK pay for this occupation
- This role£48,000 to £52,000stated
- Going rate£58,700
- UK median£60,303
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| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £33,986 |
| 25th | £43,003 |
| 50th | £60,303 |
| 75th | £73,899 |
| Going rate | £58,700 |
| UK median | £60,303 |
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- Salary is below the going rate
- Occupation is eligible for Skilled Worker
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Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical / PLC Engineer to join our engineering and manufacturing team. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated production equipment, electrical systems, and PLC-controlled machinery.
The successful candidate will ensure high levels of equipment reliability, deliver robust engineering solutions, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Engineering
Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of electrical systems, motors, drives, sensors, and control panels. Lead electrical fault-finding activities to minimise downtime and maintain safe operational standards. Ensure all electrical work complies with current regulations (e.g., BS7671) and internal safety standards. Assist in the design, installation, and commissioning of new electrical equipment and upgrades. Maintain documentation including schematics, layouts, and maintenance records.
PLC & Automation Responsibilities
Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC systems Diagnose automation faults and implement sustainable fixes to prevent recurrence. Support integration of SCADA, HMI, and machine control systems into manufacturing processes. Optimise machine control logic to improve throughput, reliability, and safety. Participate in automation projects including equipment upgrades, new line installations, and process changes.
Continuous Improvement & Projects
Work closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to implement improvements that increase efficiency and reduce downtime. Identify and lead proactive engineering projects to improve reliability, energy efficiency, and machine performance. Provide engineering support during root cause analysis, breakdown investigations, FMEAs, and reliability studies.
Compliance & Safety
Follow all site safety policies and promote a culture of safe working practices. Conduct risk assessments for electrical and automation tasks. Ensure all work aligns with relevant industry standards, safety legislation, and engineering best practice.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
Time-served Electrical Engineer or equivalent NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND in Electrical or Control Engineering. Proven experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment. Strong PLC fault-finding and program modification skills. Solid understanding of industrial automation, sensors, control loops, and drives. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation. Experience with electrical maintenance of production machinery. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to engineering challenges.
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