Control & Instrumentation Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£58,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2123 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £58,700, and Muntons plc is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 2123 (Electrical engineers) · 80% match
- Possible 3113 (Engineering technicians) · 8% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2123 Electrical engineers Most likely code | £41,100 | £47,000 | £52,900 | £58,700 |
3113 Engineering technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £34,000 | £38,300 | £42,500 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Muntons is a global supplier to the food and drinks industry producing the highest-quality malt and malted ingredients for some of the most famous, well-loved brands around the globe for over 100 years. Our customers range from multinational food and beverage producers, to start ups, and small independent craft brewers and distillers… you’re likely to have tasted our products already, without even knowing it!
We are proud of our Suffolk heritage and team. We trust all our people to bring ideas and positive change to our business. We continue to look to the next 100 years as a strong and sustainable global supplier of malt and malted ingredients.
As part of the Engineering Control & Instrumentation team responsible for the maintenance and continued efficient & safe running of all equipment associated to the plant. Responsible for carrying out a range of works, including planned maintenance, projects, installations & breakdown repairs etc.
With full training and support, you will:
Carry out day-to-day C&I tasks such as PLC programming, SCADA and HMI development, panel modifications, electrical design and fault finding.
Work alongside the site engineering team
Maintenance of the electrical drawing register.
Create new drawings and amend existing.
Communicate with The Engineering Team to
ensure priorities are dealt with in a coordinated
approach
Participate and update all reactive and PPM
tasks on our systems
To work on and run projects as required
Ensure “out of hours” service is maintained
The Core Behaviours
Communicate Proactively: Take initiative and maintain effective communication.
Share Knowledge and Support: Willingly share expertise and educate colleagues to foster
growth.
Provide Solutions: Anticipate challenges, overcome barriers, and offer effective problem solving.
Relevant Expertise: Possess skills directly applicable to the organisation’s needs.
Prioritise Safety: Emphasise safe working practices at all times.
We offer:
5% employer pension contribution
Life assurance
Structured training and development
On site parking
Health cash plan
Profit-based bonus scheme
Other great benefits
The Candidate:
Proven C&I engineering background, ideally in food production
Ideally trained to BTEC Level 4 (HNC) in appropriate engineering qualification
Good knowledge and experience with PLC programming and fault finding and use of SCADA
Ideally have IPAF, PASMA, Forklift, IOSH managing safely, Confined space training etc.
The Shifts
37.5hrs/week.
Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Muntons plc, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Electrical engineers (SOC 2123) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~36k in sample- Middle half £41,392–68,380
- Median £55,432
- Going rate £58,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £41,100–52,900
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Muntons plc holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2123 going rate of £58,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.