Software PLC Engineer

CV Technical; Bromborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Software PLC Programmer to work in the UK and Ireland with a 50/50 balance between field and site-based work. The role involves PLC programming, fault-finding, and HMI software development using Siemens, Allen Bradley, and Omron systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills along with the ability to work independently. Benefits include a salary between £45,000 - £55,000, a company car, mobile phone, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Company Car

Mobile phone

Private Healthcare

Pension: 5% employer contribution

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Strong programming and fault-finding skills in PLC systems.
• Experience with Siemens, Allen Bradley, and Omron preferred.
• Ability to take ownership of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• PLC programming and fault-finding from scratch and existing systems.
• HMI software development and modification using various systems.
• Assisting with the development of automation infrastructure.

Skills

Strong PLC programming and fault-finding capability

Experience with Siemens systems

Experience with Allen Bradley systems

Experience with Omron systems

Ability to work independently

Education

Completed an apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Software PLC Programmer

Location: UK & Ireland (50/50 field-based and site-based)

International Travel: Very occasional (up to 3 trips per year)

Industry: Food / FMCG / Pharma / Packaging

Responsibilities

• PLC programming and fault-finding (from scratch and existing systems)
• HMI software development and modification using Siemens
• HMI software development and modification using Allen Bradley
• HMI software development and modification using Omron
• Assisting with the development and improvement of automation infrastructure
• Supporting and delivering project work
• Electrical (EL) systems involvement
• PLC functional flow (FF) programming
• Software alterations and optimisation of existing programmes
• On-site installation support and commissioning activities
• Supporting breakdown response and improving PPM efficiency

Travel Requirements

• UK & Ireland travel (approximately 50% field-based)
• Very rare international travel (approx. 3 times per year) to headquarters and manufacturing base in Japan
• Subsidiaries and sales network across North America, Europe, and Asia

Skills, Experience & Background

• Essential:
• Strong PLC programming and fault-finding capability
• Experience with Siemens, Allen Bradley, and/or Omron systems
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of a new role
• Ideal Backgrounds:
• Recently completed an apprenticeship
• Field Service Engineer
• Maintenance Engineer with strong PLC FF and programming skills
• Industry Experience (preferred):
• Food, FMCG, Pharma, Packaging

Training & Development

In-house training alongside experienced field engineers

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
• Company Car
• Mobile phone, laptop, and company credit card
• Pension: 5% employer contribution
• Life Assurance: Yes
• Private Healthcare: Permanent healthcare scheme
• Working Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Shift Pattern: Days only