Junior Automation Engineer - PLC & Control Systems

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 Days Holiday

Healthcare

Company Benefits

Country Club Membership

International Travel

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment seeks a Junior Automation Engineer (Control Systems) to join a specialist engineering business in Plymouth. You will develop software for bespoke automated machinery, work with blue‑chip clients across the UK and internationally, and travel as required.

The role involves PLC programming, testing, commissioning support and troubleshooting, with Siemens TIA Portal experience encouraged. Commutable to Saltash, Cornwall; salary £40,000–£50,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Background in software engineering, PLC programming, automation or similar.
• Siemens TIA Portal experience advantageous.
• Commutable to Saltash, Cornwall.

Responsibilities

• Developing control and automation software for specialist machinery.
• PLC programming, software testing, commissioning support and technical troubleshooting.
• Working with colleagues, suppliers and clients, with UK and international travel when required.

Skills

Software engineering

PLC programming

TIA Portal

Job description

Ernest Gordon Recruitment seeks a Junior Automation Engineer (Control Systems) to join a specialist engineering business in Plymouth. You will develop software for bespoke automated machinery, work with blue‑chip clients across the UK and internationally, and travel as required.

The role involves PLC programming, testing, commissioning support and troubleshooting, with Siemens TIA Portal experience encouraged. Commutable to Saltash, Cornwall; salary £40,000–£50,000 plus benefits.