Electrical Controls Engineer in Diss, Norfolk

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Electrical Engineer (PLC Specialist) – Diss, Norfolk | £50,000 | 37.5 hours (Early Finish Fridays)

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)
• 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.

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