At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and improve PLC software for innovative clean energy technology.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company focused on sustainable solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Great opportunity for long-term career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Take ownership of impactful projects and see your work in action.
- Qualifications: Experience in Structured Text programming and live control systems.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
PLC Software Engineer
Salary
£40,000 - £50,000
Location
Berkshire (Hybrid – 2 Days Onsite)
Job Type
- Permanent Full Time
- What's on Offer
- Hybrid working
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Private healthcare
- Company pension
- Work on innovative clean energy technology
- Genuine ownership of PLC software
- Long-term product development rather than project-based work
The Role
As a PLC Software Engineer, you'll take ownership of a live Twin CAT 3 PLC platform used on industrial equipment across the UK.
You'll develop new software, improve existing control systems, commission equipment, fault-find on live systems and work closely with electrical, process and software engineers.
This is a long-term product development role where you'll see your software running on real-world industrial equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop Twin CAT 3 Structured Text software
- Write PLC logic, sequences, alarms and interlocks
- Commission industrial control systems
- Diagnose and resolve faults remotely and on-site
- Support and improve existing PLC software
- Work closely with electrical, process and software engineers
- Produce and maintain technical documentation
What We're Looking For
- Commercial experience programming in Structured Text (IEC 61131-3)
- Experience supporting live industrial control systems
- Ability to read P&IDs and electrical schematics
- Hands‑on commissioning and fault‑finding experience
- Full right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available)
Desirable Experience
- Beckhoff Twin CAT 3
- Ether CAT
- Modbus
- CAN
- ADS
- SCADA or Remote Telemetry
- Twin SAFE
- ATEX
- Git
- CODESYS
- C
- Python
- HMI Development
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