PLC Commissioning Engineer

WR Engineering; Urmston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automation leader is seeking a PLC Commissioning Engineer to install and service robotic systems. Candidates should have experience with PLC commissioning and programming using ladder logic. This role involves on-site and remote support, along with customer training. The ideal applicant is electrically biased, multi-skilled, and able to travel across the UK and Ireland. This position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 along with a company car, healthcare, and generous training opportunities.

Benefits

Company car with private fuel

Private healthcare

Pension benefits

All expenses paid

Excellent UK and European training

Qualifications

• Experience in programming industrial robots is essential.
• Proven PLC commissioning and ladder logic programming experience required.
• Electrically biased, multi-skilled engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, service, and fault-find robotic systems and automated cells.
• Provide on-site and remote breakdown support for automation systems.
• Deliver customer training and maintain service documentation.

Skills

Programming industrial robots

PLC commissioning

Ladder logic programming

Electrically biased engineering

Multi-skilled engineering

Education

HNC qualified or apprentice trained

Job description

PLC Commissioning Engineer

A global automation leader with over 50 years' experience and 650+ employees worldwide is looking to recruit a PLC Commissioning Engineer. The business specialises in robotic automation for plastic injection moulding and has installed over 40,000 machines globally.

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 basic salary
• Company car with private fuel
• Private healthcare and pension
• All expenses paid
• Excellent UK and European training

The Role

• Install, commission, service, and fault‑find robotic systems and automated cells
• PLC commissioning and programming using ladder logic
• Provide on‑site and remote breakdown support
• Program and modify new and existing automation systems
• Deliver customer training and maintain service documentation

The Person

• Experience programming industrial robots
• PLC commissioning and ladder logic experience
• Electrically biased, multi‑skilled engineer
• HNC qualified or apprentice trained
• Able to work independently and travel across the UK & Ireland Monday to Friday
• Willing to attend training in Europe

This is an excellent opportunity to work with high-tech robotic automation equipment within a well-established, globally respected organisation.