Junior PLC Software Engineer

Samuel Frank; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% annual bonus

Paid overtime

Paid travel time

Structured development

Job summary

Samuel Frank is seeking a Junior PLC Software Engineer in West Yorkshire to join an established engineering business. The role focuses on hands-on experience with live machinery, moving from commissioning to more programming-led development under an experienced team.

Typical duties include supporting automated machinery deployment, PLC software modification, fault-finding, and collaboration across office, shop floor and customer sites, with UK and overseas travel expected.

Qualifications

• Some experience of PLC programming, controls engineering or commissioning.
• Approximately 1–4 years industrial experience.
• Experience with Mitsubishi or Omron PLCs is useful.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Supporting commissioning and development of automated machinery.
• Understanding, modifying and improving existing PLC software.
• Fault-finding across PLC-controlled machinery and electrical control systems.
• Working between the engineering office, shop floor and customer sites.
• Supporting installation and commissioning projects in the UK and overseas.
• Progressing into more advanced PLC programming and software development.

Skills

PLC programming

Controls engineering

Commissioning

Electrical fault-finding

Travel readiness

Tools

Mitsubishi PLCs

Omron PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Rockwell PLCs

Job description

Junior / PLC Software Engineer - West Yorkshire - £32-45k + 10% Bonus + Overtime and Paid Travel Time

PLC programming and commissioning Structured development into a software-led role Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens or Rockwell experience considered UK and international projects

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Junior PLC Software Engineer to join an established engineering business in West Yorkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Controls Engineer, PLC Engineer or Commissioning Engineer who wants to strengthen their PLC software skills and develop into a more programming-led position.

You will initially gain hands‑on experience working with live machinery and existing control systems, supported by an experienced engineering team. As your knowledge develops, you will progress into more advanced PLC programming, software design and project responsibility.

There s a wide salary range on offer for higher end/top of the range, the expectation level on what skills the successful candidate has will be higher obviously!

Key aspects of the Junior PLC Software Engineer role include:

• Supporting the commissioning and development of automated machinery
• Understanding, modifying and improving existing PLC software
• Fault-finding across PLC-controlled machinery and electrical control systems
• Working between the engineering office, shop floor and customer sites
• Supporting installation and commissioning projects in the UK and overseas
• Working directly with customers during commissioning and handover
• Progressing into more advanced PLC programming and software development

During the first six months, the role will have a strong commissioning focus. This will provide practical knowledge of the machinery, control systems and PLC software before the position develops into a more programming-led role.

The successful Junior PLC Software Engineer is likely to have:

• Some experience of PLC programming, controls engineering or commissioning
• Approximately one to four years' industrial experience, although ability and attitude are more important
• Experience with Mitsubishi or Omron PLCs would be particularly useful
• Siemens, Rockwell or other PLC experience will also be considered
• Electrical fault-finding or hands‑on machinery experience
• A practical approach and willingness to learn
• The flexibility to travel to customer sites when required

Travel and working pattern:

• Based in West Yorkshire approximately 80% of the time
• Around 20% UK and international travel
• Overseas trips typically last approximately two weeks
• Previous destinations have included the United States and South Africa
• Overtime and travel time are paid

Package:

• £32-45k basic salary
• 10% annual bonus
• Paid overtime
• Paid travel time
• Structured development and support
• Clear progression into a more senior PLC software engineering role

This position is specifically focused on industrial automation and PLC software rather than IT, web development or computer science.