PLC Tutor

Scantime Engineering Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun company events

Access to loyalty programme

Health programme

Job summary

Scantime Engineering Ltd. is seeking a passionate PLC Tutor to join their growing training team. This position is ideal for those transitioning into training and requires engaging learners with hands-on PLC experiences and practical courses.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering tailored training sessions, maintaining course materials, and actively improving students' skills through observation and feedback.

Additional qualifications in engineering and teaching are advantageous, making this role a rewarding opportunity to shape future PLC professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in training, teaching, coaching, or mentoring.
• Real-world usage of PLCs in industrial or commercial settings.
• Understanding of functional safety (SIL/IEC 62061) and process control.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging PLC training to learners of varying levels.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and progress.
• Develop new content and keep training materials up-to-date.

Skills

Hands-on experience with PLCs

Ability to explain technical concepts

Patience and interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant engineering qualification (HNC, HND, degree, or apprenticeship)

Teaching qualification (PTLLS, AET, CET)

Tools

SCADA

HMI

Industrial networks (Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP)

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable PLC Tutor to join our growing training team. We welcome applications from candidates at all experience levels, whether you are an engineer looking to move into training for the first time, or a seasoned technical trainer with years of classroom and industry experience behind you. Your salary and grade will be tailored to reflect your skills, PLC knowledge, and teaching experience.

• Full-time
• £25,000 - £45,000 per year

What’s the Role About?

Junior PLC Tutor – Suited to entry-level engineers or technicians with solid PLC experience who are looking to transition into a training and education role. Full support and mentoring will be provided to develop your delivery skills.

PLC Tutor – Suited to candidates with a combination of strong industry experience and some existing training or coaching background. Comfortable delivering structured courses with minimal supervision.

Senior PLC Tutor – Suited to experienced trainers with broad PLC platform knowledge and the ability to deliver across multiple skill levels, from beginner to advanced learner cohorts.

Advanced PLC Tutor – Suited to subject matter experts with deep, multi-platform PLC expertise, significant industry experience, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality technical training.

All roles may contribute to course development and curriculum design.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll mainly be based at our centre in Alderley Park, but the role will also take you up to our Gateshead site, and every so often out to a client’s own premises too, so a bit of variety in where your week takes you.

Day to day, you’ll be delivering engaging, practical PLC training to all sorts of learners, from complete beginners finding their feet to seasoned engineers brushing up. That means running both classroom sessions and hands‑on workshops, making sure people can actually take the theory and put it to work in front of a rig. You’ll read the room and adjust your pace and style to suit mixed‑ability groups, giving individuals what they need rather than treating everyone the same.

You’ll keep an eye on how learners are getting on through practical exercises, tests, and good old observation, and give them honest, constructive feedback that helps them improve. Alongside the teaching, you’ll help keep our course materials fresh and pitch in on developing new content when it’s needed, and you’ll make sure the training environments, rigs, and equipment are safe, working, and ready to go before anyone walks in.

There’s a bit of admin that comes with the territory too, keeping accurate records of attendance, progress, and outcomes in line with our own and our awarding bodies’ requirements. We’ll also count on you to stay sharp on developments in PLC technology, industrial automation, and the standards that matter, so what you’re teaching always reflects the real world. You’ll be there for learners before and after sessions when they’ve got technical questions, and you’ll be a genuine part of the team, sharing what you know and swapping best practice with colleagues.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

You’ve got real hands‑on experience with PLCs out in the field, whether that’s industrial or commercial, so you know how this stuff actually behaves when it’s not sitting neatly in a textbook. You’re a natural at explaining things too, able to take something technical and make it genuinely click for someone hearing it for the first time. Above all, you’re patient, easy to get along with, and you care whether your learners walk away better than they arrived. You’re happy working under your own steam, but just as comfortable rolling up your sleeves as part of the team.

And you’ll be an even better fit if you bring some of these along. Maybe you’ve done a bit of training, teaching, coaching, or mentoring before, formally or otherwise, or you hold a relevant engineering qualification like an HNC, HND, degree, or apprenticeship. A teaching qualification (PTLLS, AET, CET, or similar) is a real plus, though we’re just as happy if you’re up for working towards one. Experience with SCADA, HMI, drives, or industrial networks like Profibus, Profinet, or EtherNet/IP goes a long way, as does knowing your way around functional safety (SIL/IEC 62061) or process control, and if you’ve spent time in sectors like manufacturing, utilities, oil & gas, food & beverage, or automotive, even better.

Why Join Scantime?

We’re more than just a workplace, we’re a team. We celebrate wins, learn from challenges, and support each other every step of the way. Here’s what you’ll get:

• Fun company events and team‑building activities.
• Access to our loyalty programme that gives your even greater perks and benefits.
• Use of our health programme to keep you feeling your best.
• Opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re excited to shape Scantime’s digital presence and grow with us, we’d love to hear from you! Let’s transform the training industry together.

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