Junior Automation Engineer (PLC/Siemens Tia Portal)

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

Junior Automation Engineer (Control Systems)

£40,000 - £50,000 + 30 Days Holiday + Healthcare + Company Benefits + Country Club Membership + International Travel

Plymouth

Do you have a background as an Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer, or similar? Are you looking for a varied role with an industry-leading specialist engineering company, where you will develop software for bespoke automated machinery, receive training on specialist equipment, and work with blue-chip clients across the UK and internationally?

On offer is the opportunity to join a specialist engineering business developing automated machinery, equipment and processes for the composite manufacturing industry. The company works on projects across luxury marine, aerospace, wind energy and advanced manufacturing, providing cutting-edge solutions for clients worldwide. In this role, you will develop the software that controls, monitors, regulates and automates specialist composite manufacturing technology. You will create software concepts, program PLCs, support Siemens TIA Portal development, assist with testing and commissioning, and provide technical support to clients and engineers both in the UK and internationally. This role would suit someone with a background in software engineering, PLCs, automation, Siemens TIA Portal, control software or similar, looking for a varied Monday to Friday role within a specialist engineering business offering travel, technical development and long-term career progression.

The Role:

• 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

The Person:

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

Reference: BBBH27576B

Keywords: Software Engineer, PLC Software Engineer, Control Software Engineer, Automation Software Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Junior, Graduate PLC Engineer, Siemens TIA Portal, PLC Programming, Control Systems, Automation, Electrical Software, Saltash, Plymouth, Liskeard, Tavistock, Torpoint, Callington, Cornwall, Devon.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Desired Skills and Experience

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