Electrical & Controls Engineer
Location: Bridgwater
Salary: Up to £50,000
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
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Plan and deliver electrical and control system installations for new machinery and infrastructure
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Manage small-to-medium capital projects from concept through to commissioning
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Coordinate contractors, OEMs and suppliers to deliver electrical and automation scope
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Support machinery upgrades, relocations and production line modifications
Electrical Systems & Distribution
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Maintain and upgrade LV distribution systems including switchgear, panels and submains
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Carry out load assessments and cable sizing for new equipment
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Ensure compliance with BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations)
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date electrical schematics and documentation
Hands-On Engineering
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Carry out on-site electrical work including cable pulling, terminations and testing
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Support fault-finding and root cause analysis across production equipment
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Supervise and mentor apprentices or junior electricians as required
PLC & Controls
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Provide PLC fault-finding, diagnostics and minor modification support
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Support commissioning of new machinery including PLC, HMI, drives and safety systems
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Work alongside OEMs and system integrators to review and improve control system designs
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Implement small PLC and HMI improvements to enhance reliability, safety and performance
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Maintain PLC backups, version control and documentation
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Troubleshoot sensors, I/O, drives, safety circuits and industrial networks (e.g. Profinet, Ethernet/IP)
Health & Safety
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Adhere to all health, safety and environmental regulations
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Promote a culture of continuous improvement and safe working practices
Experience & Qualifications
Industry Experience
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Experience in a similar role within manufacturing, production, FMCG or industrial environments
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Strong electrical engineering background with practical, hands-on experience
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Experience fault-finding on PLC-controlled machinery
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Experience supporting commissioning of new equipment alongside OEMs and integrators
Technical Skills
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Strong knowledge of electrical and automation systems
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Experience with PLC-controlled machinery, VSDs, safety circuits and industrial control panels
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Ability to diagnose faults across electrical and control systems
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Experience with HMI configuration and industrial networks is desirable
Qualifications
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NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation
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18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
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C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing desirable but not essential
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Additional PLC or automation training beneficial
Package & Benefits
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Salary up to £50,000 per year (depending on experience)
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22 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
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Holiday increases by 1 day per completed year of service (up to 25 days)
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Guaranteed Christmas and New Year shutdown (some days reserved from annual leave)
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Pension contribution: 4% employer / 5% employee
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Free onsite parking
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Onsite canteen
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Wellbeing platform offering GP access, retail discounts, wellness support and mental health services
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Company uniform provided