Junior Software Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment is seeking a Junior Software Project Engineer based in Bristol (Thornbury) with 40,000 - 50,000 salary plus training, hybrid working, and progression opportunities.

You will join a well-established engineering team, supporting the delivery of industrial automation projects across regulated industries, including food & beverage, pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. The role blends office-based work with site-based activities and offers strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in software, controls, automation or electrical engineering.
• PLC/HMI/SCADA experience advantageous.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist delivery of industrial automation and software projects.
• Produce technical documentation including FDS, RAMS and project quotations.
• Develop and modify PLC, HMI and SCADA software.
• Support commissioning, fault-finding and installation activities.
• Work closely with customers and project teams throughout delivery.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA experience

IT literacy (MS Office)

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent (Degree/HND/HNC)

Tools

PLC/HMI/SCADA software

Job description

Junior Software Project Engineer
Bristol (Thornbury)
40,000 - 50,000 + Training + Hybrid Working + Career Progression + Benefits

Are you a Junior Software Engineer, Controls Engineer or Automation Engineer with some industry experience, looking to join a well-established engineering business where you will receive structured training, work on varied industrial automation projects and develop into a fully-fledged Software Project Engineer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering services provider working across a range of highly regulated industries including food & beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical and personal care.

Working as part of a specialist software team, you will assist in the delivery of automation projects from initial quotation through to commissioning. The role offers a blend of office-based, hybrid and site-based work, providing excellent variety and long-term development opportunities.

You will support the development and modification of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems, produce technical documentation and work closely with customers and project teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to specification.

This role would suit an engineer with software, controls, automation or electrical engineering experience who is looking to build their technical expertise and progress their career within a growing and supportive organisation.

The Role:

• Assist with the delivery of industrial automation and software projects
• Produce technical documentation including FDS, RAMS and project quotations
• Develop and modify PLC, HMI and SCADA software
• Support commissioning, fault-finding and installation activities
• Work closely with customers, engineers and project teams throughout delivery

The Person:

• Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Previous experience within software, controls, automation or electrical engineering
• PLC, HMI or SCADA experience advantageous
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

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