Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: Up to £50,000, depending on experience
Tools: EPLAN / AutoCAD Electrical, PLC Programming

We’re looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer who can design, develop, and bring control systems to life—both on CAD and in code.

If you enjoy a role that blends hands-on electrical design with PLC programming, and you're excited by the idea of contributing to complex automated machinery, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking engineering team.

• Designing and developing electrical control systems for automated machinery

• Writing, testing, and modifying PLC code (Siemens, Rockwell, or similar)

• Producing detailed schematic drawings, bills of materials, and supporting documentation

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams across engineering, production, service, and sales

• Supporting testing, commissioning, and product development activities

• Ensuring compliance with relevant safety and electrical standards

• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

• Strong understanding of industrial automation and control systems

• Experience with EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical

• Confident programming and fault-finding on PLCs

• Good communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of EN60204, EN13849, and EMC compliance

• Familiarity with pneumatics and hydraulics

• Experience working with bespoke machinery or in a manufacturing environment

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience

• Hybrid working available following onboarding

• 26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

• Private healthcare, pension, and life assurance

• A friendly, collaborative team and a varied project workload

Interested? Apply now or get in touch to learn more about the opportunity.