PLC Team Lead: Continuous Improvement & Technical Expert

Tgw Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus car allowance

Group wide bonus scheme

Medicash scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Full technical training

Job summary

The ideal candidate has an electrical/mechanical apprenticeship, Siemens PLC experience, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. A proactive approach and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship trained in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Basic understanding of PLC controls (Siemens).
• High level understanding of control systems (networks & hardware).
• Fieldbus tech: Profibus, Profinet, ASi.
• Motion control via inverters and servo drives.
• Proven PLC coding experience (Siemens preferred).
• Read electrical schematics and panel drawings.
• Experience with TGW intralogistics automation (beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve technical issues, supporting customers and internal teams.
• Maintain and review technical documentation; standardise as needed.
• Lead root cause analysis when required.
• Drive continuous improvement in service processes and team performance.
• Support training materials for end users and colleagues.
• Oversee recruitment, induction and onboarding of new team members.
• Manage team workload and resource planning to meet project deadlines.

Skills

PLC controls (Siemens)

Control systems networking & hardware

Motion control via inverters/servo

Electrical schematics & panel drawings

PLC code generation (Siemens)

Self-motivated / independent work

Strong communication skills

Team leadership & mentoring

Education

Apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

E Plan

Siemens PLC hardware

Job description

The ideal candidate has an electrical/mechanical apprenticeship, Siemens PLC experience, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. A proactive approach and safety focus are essential.