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Lead Electrical and Controls Engineer

Lantmännen Unibake, Milton Keynes

Lead Electrical and Controls Engineer

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Lantmännen Unibake, Milton Keynes

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 27 Aug | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 2d43f44e62bc45089e4731695bf43eaf

Location ref: Milton Keynes

Full Job Description

Lead innovation and reliability in a fast-paced bakery manufacturing environment We're looking for a skilled and driven Lead Electrical and Controls Engineer to join our Engineering team in Milton Keynes. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of electrical systems and automation across a 24/7 bakery manufacturing site, acting as the site's Electrical Duty Holder and technical lead for controls and automation. In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining electrical installations to the highest standards, leading PLC and automation projects, and developing the technical capabilities of the wider engineering team. You'll play a key part in ensuring our production lines run safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. What You'll Be Doing

  • Acting as the site's Electrical Duty Holder, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
  • Leading troubleshooting and continuous improvement of electrical and control systems.
  • Designing, programming, and fault-finding PLCs, HMIs, AC drives, and servo controls.
  • Coaching and mentoring engineers in electrical fault-finding and controls.
  • Managing technical documentation and standardising control components across the site.
    • What We're Looking For
  • Time-served apprenticeship with HNC or equivalent (Degree desirable).
  • Strong electrical knowledge, ideally with 18th Edition certification.
  • Proven experience in automation and controls within a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to write and troubleshoot PLC and HMI code.
  • A proactive, self-starting mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
    • If you're ready to lead from the front and make a real impact in a dynamic production setting, we'd love to hear from you.

  • Time-served apprenticeship with HNC or equivalent (Degree desirable).
  • Strong electrical knowledge, ideally with 18th Edition certification.
  • Proven experience in automation and controls within a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to write and troubleshoot PLC and HMI code.
  • A proactive, self-starting mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
    • If you're ready to lead from the front and make a real impact in a dynamic production setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/lead-electrical-controls-engineer-127289156
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