Electrical & Control Systems Engineer
Application Deadline: 19 May 2026
Department: Andover Supply Centre
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Andover
Description
The Electrical and Control Systems Engineer is responsible for maintaining and optimizing the electrical, automation, and industrial network systems in our production and warehousing facilities, as well as supporting and implementing continuous improvement projects. You will be our front-line support with any controls system related issues, ensuring that these systems and processes operate effectively, efficiently and safely. Moreover, you will use your expert technical knowledge and people skills to coach the Engineering team and improve their diagnostic skills to identify Controls issues. This role works on a fixed night shift, Mon‑Fri, 10pm‑6am. We are happy to consider applications from those on graduate/timed visas already residing the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and drive electrical and controls system training for self and shift teams.
- Identify obsolescence risk of electrical and controls equipment and use capex process to upgrade.
- Ensure all software, programs, back‑ups, and change logs are in place and kept up to date.
- Subject Matter Expert for controls related equipment associated with capital projects.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across factory assets.
- Assisting with root cause analysis (RCA) studies and follow up actions.
- Installing and maintaining new systems as delivered to required standards
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Apprentice trained electrical/controls/automation engineer.
- Willingness to work on a fixed night shift, Mon‑Fri.
- C&G/NVQ3 in electrical/controls engineering.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in controls systems engineering.
- Excellent working knowledge of control systems/automation/electrical engineering on manufacturing equipment – Warehousing / distribution / logistics / process / production lines.
- A strong understanding of PLC control system architecture and field control devices.
- Computer literate in MS office package, ability to use a CMMS system.
Benefits
- Yearly bonus up to 15%, based on personal contribution and financial performance
- Competetive salary
- Shift alllowance - £5,1k yearly
- Relocation Allowance
- 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and the option to buy and sell holidays
- Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre
- Perkbox – employee discount scheme with discounts online, in high street stores, cinema, holidays, restaurants and many more
- Pension scheme with your contributions matched for up to 10% of your salary
- Cycle to work scheme
- SimplyHealth Cash plan
- Onsite Staff shop and online staff discounts
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