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Controls Electrical Engineer
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Slough, Berkshire
- Contract
- Full Time
- £83,200 - £124,800 Per Hour
Job Description
Are you a skilled Controls Electrical Engineer looking for a high-impact contract where you can truly own the lifecycle of major capital projects? We are partnering with a large global manufacturer at their Slough site to find a dynamic Controls Engineer. You will be driving massive site upgrades, including a major overhaul replacing machines, integrating cutting-edge technology into existing systems, and upgrading legacy assets to modern standards.
Location: Slough (On-site)
Duration: 12 Months
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Full-Time)
Pay Rate: £40.00-£60.00 per hour (depending on experience)As a Controls Engineer, you will manage a mix of project stages, focusing predominantly on Low Voltage (LV) controls systems. While hands-on programming isn't a deal-breaker, you must possess the technical expertise to hold vendors accountable, lead commissioning, and fault-find effectively.
Your daily responsibilities will include:
Managing the end-to-end execution of engineering projects, from initial site surveying and concept design to scoping, alignment, and tendering.
Issuing work permits for contractors and managing implementation safety, including electrical isolations on circuits.
Working closely with contract partners, suppliers, and internal associates to ensure projects hit strict timelines and compliance goals.
Actively participating in project design reviews, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
Overseeing the removal of old equipment and integrating new assets like switchboards and updated control systems across varying generations of machinery.
What We Are Looking For
Qualifications & Experience
A Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
Proven track record of delivering Controls, Automation, and Electrical projects within FMCG or manufacturing/logistics environments.
Strong understanding of LV controls, electrical circuits, and industrial safety regulations.
Experience with PLC systems (Mitsubishi and/or Allen Bradley preferred), SCADA, HMI, and industrial networks is highly desirable.
Project management, safety, or automation certifications (e.g., PMP, NEBOSH) are a strong advantage.
If you are an adaptable, safety-conscious engineer ready to make your mark on a massive site reinvestment project, apply today for immediate consideration!
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Location: Slough (On-site)
Duration: 12 Months
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Full-Time)
Pay Rate: £40.00-£60.00 per hour (depending on experience)As a Controls Engineer, you will manage a mix of project stages, focusing predominantly on Low Voltage (LV) controls systems. While hands-on programming isn't a deal-breaker, you must possess the technical expertise to hold vendors accountable, lead commissioning, and fault-find effectively.
Your daily responsibilities will include:
Managing the end-to-end execution of engineering projects, from initial site surveying and concept design to scoping, alignment, and tendering.
Issuing work permits for contractors and managing implementation safety, including electrical isolations on circuits.
Working closely with contract partners, suppliers, and internal associates to ensure projects hit strict timelines and compliance goals.
Actively participating in project design reviews, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
Overseeing the removal of old equipment and integrating new assets like switchboards and updated control systems across varying generations of machinery.
What We Are Looking For
Qualifications & Experience
A Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
Proven track record of delivering Controls, Automation, and Electrical projects within FMCG or manufacturing/logistics environments.
Strong understanding of LV controls, electrical circuits, and industrial safety regulations.
Experience with PLC systems (Mitsubishi and/or Allen Bradley preferred), SCADA, HMI, and industrial networks is highly desirable.
Project management, safety, or automation certifications (e.g., PMP, NEBOSH) are a strong advantage.
If you are an adaptable, safety-conscious engineer ready to make your mark on a massive site reinvestment project, apply today for immediate consideration!
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business