PLC Engineer: Design, Programming & Systems Support

Stateside Foods Limited; Westhoughton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Stateside Foods Limited in Westhoughton is seeking a permanent PLC Engineer to design and install control panels, write and update software, and lead electrical projects. The role runs Monday to Friday 06:00–15:00 and reports to the Site Engineering Manager.

You will train shift engineers and apprentices, support electrical breakdowns, liaise with OEMs on upgrades, maintain documentation and ensure compliance with H&S and hygiene policies.

Qualifications

• Must have an electrical engineering qualification.
• Siemens PLC knowledge advantageous.
• Experience in writing, updating and maintaining software on site.

Responsibilities

• Design of control panels and lead installations.
• Produce and maintain electrical drawings as required.
• Write, update and modify software.
• Train and develop shift engineers and apprentices.
• Carry out electrical breakdown support during day-to-day activities.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Troubleshooting

Software maintenance

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Tools

Siemens PLC programming

Job description

Stateside Foods Limited in Westhoughton is seeking a permanent PLC Engineer to design and install control panels, write and update software, and lead electrical projects. The role runs Monday to Friday 06:00–15:00 and reports to the Site Engineering Manager.

You will train shift engineers and apprentices, support electrical breakdowns, liaise with OEMs on upgrades, maintain documentation and ensure compliance with H&S and hygiene policies.