Electrical & Control Systems Engineer

Department: Andover Supply Centre

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Andover

Description

Great People Work Here

Are you searching for a career with bags of variety, in an environment that celebrates differences and empowers collaboration, which values individuals and will encourage you to make an impact? Do you want the freedom to explore, and the opportunities to find new ways and to innovate? If so,  Twining Ovo delivers.  

We’re looking for people who don’t just come here to get the job done, but who have a real passion for the brand and a desire to do the best job they can. In return, we offer an inspiring package of employee benefits - to show just how much we value you. This role will offer you the scope for growth and the tools to aim high.

Electrical and Control Systems Technician role 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 uou will use your expert technical knowledge and people skills to coach the Engineering team and improve their diagnostic skills to identify Controls issues.

Full job specification available upon request during the process.

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.
• 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 based on personal contribution and financial performance 
• 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