Software Engineer - PLC Programmer

ETS Consulting Ltd; Bromborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Benefits

Job summary

ETS Consulting Ltd is seeking a Software Engineer - PLC Programmer for a leading Bromborough-based manufacturer. You will develop, test, and commission PLC and HMI software for packaging equipment, with remote and on-site support across the UK & Ireland.

You will travel 40-50% to customer sites, collaborate with cross-functional teams, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with electrical and safety standards while driving continuous improvement in automated processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PLC programming and commissioning.
• Extensive knowledge of Siemens S7/TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Fuji, Lenze.
• Travel across the UK & Ireland (40-50%) for commissioning and support.
• Experience in packaging or process automation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and commission PLC and HMI software for processing and packaging equipment.
• Establish and manage a remote support system for engineers and customers.
• Provide remote and on-site support - diagnosing faults, guiding repairs, and implementing software updates.
• Travel to UK & Ireland sites for commissioning and support (40-50%).
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and project teams on complete automation solutions.

Skills

PLC Programmer

Automation

FMCG Industry

Education

HNC/HND or Equivalent Electrical Engineer

Job description

Software Engineer - PLC Programmer

Location: Bromborough & Customer Sites

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + Pension + Benefits

Days Based - Monday to Friday

Reference: Jo73757/LW

The Company

My client is one of UK's leading manufacturers of turnkey machinery solutions to a wide variety of fast moving manufacturing industries. They have over 100 employees on site in Bromborough. With a growing presence, the group has gone from strength to strength over the last decade to become centre of excellence within a variety of food machinery solutions to the manufacturing industry. Due to further expansion within the British market, they have the need to recruit an additional software PLC engineer.

Key Skills

• HNC/HND or Equivalent Electrical Engineer
• PLC Programmer, ideally with Automated Process Machinery
• Understanding of FMCG Industry

The Role

Develop, test, and commission PLC and HMI software for processing and packaging equipment. Establish and manage a remote support system for engineers and customers. Provide remote and on-site support - diagnosing faults, guiding repairs, and implementing software updates. Travel across the UK & Ireland (approx. 40-50%) for commissioning, integration, and technical support. Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and project teams on complete automation solutions. Maintain software documentation, system standards, and remote access procedures.

Ensure compliance with electrical and safety standards and contribute to continuous improvement. Ideally you will be an experienced PLC Programmer / Automation Engineer with strong electrical knowledge. Skilled in Siemens S7 / TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Fuji, Lenze. Background in capital equipment, packaging, or process automation would be advantageous. This is a fantastic opportunity, within an extremely secure organization, with the ability to develop your skills at the cutting edge of automated process manufacturing technology.