By splitting your time between our Congleton and Nottingham offices, you will have the opportunity to work closely with, and learn from, an experienced PLC programmer based in our Congleton office, who is approaching retirement age, as well as our team of dynamic, young Control Engineers based in Nottingham. This mentorship, together with exposure to key projects, will give you the scope to take on increasing responsibility for configuration, PLC programming, and commissioning across the Group. Working directly with customers, you will tackle technical challenges that bridge software engineering with real-world manufacturing processes, while contributing to a team that embraces innovation, including the use of AI tools in development workflows.
Key Responsibilities Developing and maintaining legacy PLC software solutions Designing, configuring and, commissioning our next generation control system Communicating with customers and translating their requirements into functional design specifications Testing, debugging, and performance tuning Writing and updating technical documentation Maintaining and supporting existing systems Collaborating with team members and stakeholders Out-of-hours support (evenings and weekends, after probationary period) On-site commissioning work (typically during the week and in the UK but including weekends and overseas)
Required Skills Allen Bradley PLC programming Siemens PLC programming (TIA portal and Simatic Manager) or Mitsubishi PLC programming Familiarity with SCADA systems Knowledge of Windows Server and PCs
Desirable Skills Electrical engineering experience Additional programming experience (specifically C, C++, or C#) SQL Server database
Candidate Profile We are seeking a self-motivated PLC Control Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges, working directly with customers, and operating in a factory environment. You should be highly adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities. Strong communicationskills-whether face-to-face, over video calls, or via email-are essential, as is a willingness to take ownership of projects in a collaborative setting.
You must also: Have 5+ years of experience as a Maintenance Engineer or Shift Technician in a factory environment, working extensively with Allen Bradley and Siemens or Mitsubishi PLCs Be available for on-site commissioning work (mainly UK, occasional overseas) Be willing to work from the office five days per week, including at least two days per week in Congleton and two days per week in Nottingham Hold a full UK driving licence
Benefits Annual salary from 40,000 Overtime for on-site commissioning and out-of-hours Attractive annual bonus opportunity 6% pension contribution 22 days annual leave, increasing by one day per year of service (up to 25 days) Flexible salary sacrifice schemes (bikes, cars) Opportunity to work in a high-performance, supportive team driving next-generation PLC programming and control solutions