Electrical PLC Engineer (electrical plc)

Overview

Reference
electrical plc

Salary
£40,000 - £50,000/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Cambridgeshire -- Peterborough

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
28 September 2026


Interaction Engineering 

Electrical PLC Engineer

 

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical PLC Engineer to join our client's engineering and manufacturing team.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, programming, commissioning, fault-finding and maintenance of electrical control systems and PLC-controlled machinery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Programming and modifying PLC control systems

  • Electrical fault-finding and diagnostics

  • Installation and commissioning of industrial machinery

  • Working with control panels, sensors, motors, drives and automation equipment

  • Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

  • Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance

  • Identifying and resolving electrical and PLC faults

  • Testing and commissioning automated equipment

  • Supporting continuous improvement and automation projects

  • Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard

Requirements

  • Proven experience in PLC programming and electrical engineering

  • Strong industrial electrical fault-finding experience

  • Ability to read and understand electrical drawings

  • Experience with PLC systems such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi or Omron

  • Knowledge of inverters, servo drives, sensors and control systems

  • Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment

  • Good problem-solving and diagnostic skills

  • Relevant electrical engineering qualifications are desirable

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary/rate

  • Overtime available

  • Day shifts available

  • Long-term work with an established company

  • Opportunities for progression and development

  • Immediate start available for the right candidate

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Electrical PLC Engineer looking for your next opportunity, please send your CV to alex.sheehan@irweb.co.uk or contact  .

Immediate starts available for the right candidate.

 

INDTE


Contact information

Alexander Sheehan