Electrical and Controls Engineer

Electrical & Controls Engineer Location: Bridgwater Salary: Up to £53,000 Hours: Monday–Friday, Days (40 hours per week between 6am–6pm) A rapidly growing, multi-site specialist manufacturing business with a projected turnover exceeding £50m this year is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Engineer to join its Bridgwater facility. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that delivers high-quality bespoke products to a demanding customer base. The role offers a strong balance of hands-on electrical engineering and automation support, making it ideal for an engineer who enjoys practical work while contributing to controls, PLC improvements and capital project delivery. The Role You will play a key part in maintaining, improving and commissioning automated production equipment, supporting production reliability and continuous improvement initiatives across the site. This is a practical, site-based role combining electrical installation, controls support and project involvement. Key Responsibilities Electrical Installation & Project Delivery Plan and deliver electrical and control system installations for new machinery and infrastructure Manage small-to-medium capital projects from concept through to commissioning Coordinate contractors, OEMs and suppliers to deliver electrical and automation scope Support machinery upgrades, relocations and production line modifications Electrical Systems & Distribution Maintain and upgrade LV distribution systems including switchgear, panels and submains Carry out load assessments and cable sizing for new equipment Ensure compliance with BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations) Maintain accurate and up-to-date electrical schematics and documentation Hands-On Engineering Carry out on-site electrical work including cable pulling, terminations and testing Support fault-finding and root cause analysis across production equipment Supervise and mentor apprentices or junior electricians as required PLC & Controls Provide PLC fault-finding, diagnostics and minor modification support Support commissioning of new machinery including PLC, HMI, drives and safety systems Work alongside OEMs and system integrators to review and improve control system designs Implement small PLC and HMI improvements to enhance reliability, safety and performance Maintain PLC backups, version control and documentation Troubleshoot sensors, I/O, drives, safety circuits and industrial networks (e.g. Profinet, Ethernet/IP) Health & Safety Adhere to all health, safety and environmental regulations Promote a culture of continuous improvement and safe working practices Experience & Qualifications Industry Experience Experience in a similar role within manufacturing, production, FMCG or industrial environments Strong electrical engineering background with practical, hands-on experience Experience fault-finding on PLC-controlled machinery Experience supporting commissioning of new equipment alongside OEMs and integrators Technical Skills Strong knowledge of electrical and automation systems Experience with PLC-controlled machinery, VSDs, safety circuits and industrial control panels Ability to diagnose faults across electrical and control systems Experience with HMI configuration and industrial networks is desirable Qualifications NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing desirable but not essential Additional PLC or automation training beneficial Package & Benefits Salary up to £53,000 per year (depending on experience) 22 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays Holiday increases by 1 day per completed year of service (up to 25 days) Guaranteed Christmas and New Year shutdown (some days reserved from annual leave) Pension contribution: 4% employer / 5% employee Free onsite parking Onsite canteen Wellbeing platform offering GP access, retail discounts, wellness support and mental health services Cycle to Work scheme Company uniform provided