PLC System Engineer

PLC Systems Engineer

Location: Essex (commutable from East London / Kent)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Industry: Heavy Manufacturing / Industrial Automation

The Role

We are working with a large, well-established manufacturing business to recruit a PLC Systems Engineer for a key production site in Essex. This is a permanent role offering long-term stability and the opportunity to take ownership of site-wide automation and control systems.

You will play a critical role in maintaining, improving, and developing PLC-based systems within a heavy manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, commission, and maintain PLC systems
• Fault-find and resolve PLC hardware and software issues
• Optimise automation systems to improve plant efficiency and reliability
• Support automation upgrades, modifications, and CAPEX projects
• Manage change control and risk-based assessments for PLC systems
• Support and develop engineers and technicians
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and safe systems of work

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or similar
• Strong PLC programming experience using Ladder Logic
• Experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs
• Knowledge of SCADA, HMI systems, drives, and industrial networking
• Background in heavy manufacturing, process, or industrial environments

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with bonus
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and career development
• Long-term, stable role within a high-volume manufacturing site

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