OT PLC Engineer: Grow in Industrial Automation

South East Water

Detling

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 67,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Cycle to work

Health plan

Life assurance

Volunteer days

Job summary

South East Water is seeking a hands-on professional to translate PLC/OT concepts into practical improvements at our Detling, Kent sites. You will program, operate, maintain and upgrade PLCs and HMIs, contributing to reliable production operations across facilities.

The role involves working with Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, Telemecanique or Siemens technologies, ladder logic, HMI configuration, and fieldbus networks. Occasional travel to Sussex may be required, with a standby rota for incidents.

Qualifications

Knowledge of PLC hardware and programming.
Experience with Ladder Logic and HMI configuration.
Experience with fieldbus networks and PLC/HMI software.
Familiarity with Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, Telemecanique or Siemens PLCs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Programming, operating, maintaining and upgrading PLCs/HMI to ensure reliable production operations.
Supervise contractors and external service providers; manage maintenance administration.
Work safely and in line with policies; maintain site security and records.
Back up PLC/HMI software and fault-find on PLCs, HMI and networks.
Modify PLC programs and HMI configurations to improve site performance.