Electrical Controls Engineer

Electrical Engineer (PLC Specialist) Diss, Norfolk | £50,000 | 🕒 37.5 hours (Early Finish Fridays) We’re recruiting for an Electrical Engineer with strong PLC experience to join a well-established international manufacturing business based in Diss. This is a hands-on, autonomous role focused on fault finding, troubleshooting, and supporting complex electrical and control system issues across a live production environment. The Role You’ll act as the go-to escalation point for medium to high-level electrical and electronic faults, particularly where issues go beyond obvious breakdowns. The role involves regular hands-on support to breakdowns, with a strong emphasis on root cause analysis and long-term solutions. You’ll be heavily involved with PLCs, drives, and control systems, working across both legacy and modern equipment. Key Responsibilities * Advanced electrical and electronic fault finding (PLCs, drives, sensors) * PLC and drive programming/modifications (modification experience considered) * Supporting breakdowns and improving system reliability * Obsolescence reviews and component upgrades * Delivering small automation projects (panel rewires, upgrades, energy initiatives) * Supporting larger upgrade projects, including PLC migrations (e.g. S5 to S7) * Working closely with OEMs, while remaining hands-on and self-sufficient Hours & Package * 37.5 hours per week (typically 8–4 or 9–5, earlier start preferred) * Early finish on Fridays * No on-call requirement * Salary up to £50,000 About You * Ideally 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing or industrial environments * Strong electrical, electronics, and controls background * Proven fault-finding ability on live production equipment * Experience with a range of machinery and PLC/control systems * Comfortable working independently with a high level of responsibility * Qualifications are less important than experience and attitude The Environment You’ll be part of a 16-person engineering team across various shifts, supporting the double days team. The site offers a stable, supportive culture with plenty of autonomy, along with ongoing training and development opportunities. Interview Process * One-stage, face-to-face interview * Includes site tour and technical/scenario-based discussion * Hiring process moving quickly If you’re a proactive Electrical Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working with PLC-driven systems, this is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturing environment