At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business. Are you an aspiring Software & Controls Engineer, Automation & Controls Engineer, or an Electrical Engineer looking to further your career? Due to the further investment, we have an opportunity for an aspiring Software and Controls Engineer at our Manufacturing site in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire. Working in a day-based role as part of a highly skilled engineering team, youll be keen to acquire the skills needed to deliver automation improvement solutions and find and rectify faults on control systems. The Recipe Youll be responsible for automation and controls onsite, maintaining all software, hardware infrastructure and control systems. Youll also identify and complete continuous improvement projects to increase plant efficiency, reduce downtime and save energy and associated costs. As a key member of the engineering department, youll be encouraged and supported to foster new ideas and perspectives whilst driving change at pace. We promote a culture of continuous improvement whilst working on a changing approach to reliability centred maintenance in a highly automated production facility. Safety – Adherence to relevant safety standard across all activities (including external contractors). Ensure plant controls are safe to operate, maintain and personnel conform to health & safety legislation, policies and standards. Drive a proactive Engineering Continuous Improvement culture cross-functionally. Through contributing to the improvement and development of manufacturing hardware & software activities Through effective software and hardware management processes, supports and manages site implementation of a engineering reliability strategy. Upskilling / supporting Engineers to an agreed working knowledge of PLCs Apprentice mentoring Compliance with quality and food safety legislation, company standards and specifications in order to meet the requirements of professional and legal standards. Essential Ingredients This is a day-based role working Monday to Friday.
Youll have a strong drive to identify opportunities for equipment improvement using plant-based automation and related solutions to help improve efficiency and performance. Formal electrical automation training with an awareness of process and mechanical engineering. Experience of software development and common programming languages Knowledge of communication protocols and control networks Knowledge and experience of project implementation preferably in a manufacturing environment H&S/Food Safety systems & legislation knowledge e.g. Experience of working in an FMCG / Manufacturing environment – would be preferable Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we’ll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave Award winning pension scheme with company contributions Private medical insurance and life assurance Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew! Free onsite parking We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity….