Our client is a global leader in frozen bakery products. With over 40 years of expertise, they offer a wide range of products for both foodservice and retail.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

Our client is recruiting for a Controls Engineer to work for a leading food manufacturer with strong mechanical and electrical skills.

• You will be responsible for control systems within workshops, plant rooms and production environments.
• Your primary goal will be to ensure that processes and systems operate efficiently, safely, and reliably.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in fault finding and maintaining existing control systems, preferably with Siemens, Schneider and Allen Bradly

• Experience of software development and programming languages including ladder, structured text, function block diagram

• Knowledge of communication protocols and networks; Ethernet, Modbus, Serial etc

• Strong electrical knowledge and understanding of control related systems

• Knowledge and experience of project management in an FMCG environment preferred

• Knowledge/ awareness of functional safety

• H&S / Food Safety systems and legislation knowledge e.g. PUWER, IOSH – able to ensure a safe working environment

• Proven experience of improvements resulting in a reduction of breakdowns or increased efficiency

• Passionate about quality and best practice whilst driving continuous improvement

• Experience of working in a fast-paced Manufacturing environment

• Formal electrical automation training with an awareness of process and mechanical engineering

Benefits Include:

• 25 Days holidays + Bank Holidays

• Overtime & call out rates

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.