Electrical Controls Engineer
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 1XX |
| Company: | Hunter Selection Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 249382_1771588405 |
Summary
Electrical Controls Engineer
£50,000 - £55,000
Bridgwater
25 days + Banks (Rising with Service), Monday-Friday days (Flexible Hours), Wellbeing 360, Enhanced Pension
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Controls Engineer for a company in the Bridgwater area.
With no day ever being the same the Electrical Controls Engineer offers an opportunity to perform as part of the senior leadership team and offers career development within a first-class organisation.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Install, commission, and maintain electrical and control systems.
- Manage small to medium capital projects from start to finish.
- Maintain and upgrade LV distribution, panels, switchgear, and submains.
- Carry out on-site electrical work including testing and fault-finding.
- Support PLC/HMI systems, drives, and safety system commissioning.
- Mentor junior staff and promote health, safety, and continuous improvement.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Hands-on electrical engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
- Skilled in PLC diagnostics, fault-finding, and minor modifications.
- Knowledge of VSDs, safety circuits, control panels, and industrial networks.
- Experience commissioning machinery and supporting automation upgrades.
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and 18th Edition Wiring Regulations knowledge.
- Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
Package
- £50,000 - £55,000
- 5x Overtime
- 25 days + Banks
- Monday-Friday days
- Wellbeing 360
- Enhanced Pension
- Free on site parking
- Christmas Shutdown
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
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.