Junior Automation Engineer - PLC & Control Systems, Travel

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

30 days holiday

Company benefits

Country club membership

International travel

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Junior Automation Engineer (Control Systems) in Plymouth to join a specialist engineering team delivering automated machinery for high‑end sectors. You will design and develop control software, program PLCs, and support testing and commissioning across the UK and internationally.

The role offers training on specialist equipment, travel opportunities, and clear paths for technical development within a forward‑looking company serving blue‑chip clients.

Qualifications

• Background in software engineering, PLC programming or automation.
• Siemens TIA Portal experience is 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

Background in software engineering

PLC programming

Automation systems

Technical troubleshooting

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Junior Automation Engineer (Control Systems) in Plymouth to join a specialist engineering team delivering automated machinery for high‑end sectors. You will design and develop control software, program PLCs, and support testing and commissioning across the UK and internationally.

The role offers training on specialist equipment, travel opportunities, and clear paths for technical development within a forward‑looking company serving blue‑chip clients.