At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop PLC software for bespoke machinery, supporting builds and international installations.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturer of special purpose machinery with a global reach.
- Benefits: Earn £60k plus site uplift, enjoy private healthcare, and 47 days holiday per year.
- Other info: Work in a stunning location near the Cotswolds with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Experience diverse projects, travel internationally, and achieve a great work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Experience with PLC programming, especially Allen Bradley/Rockwell, is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
Samuel Frank is recruiting for an experienced PLC Software Engineer to join a well-established special purpose machine manufacturer supplying automated machinery to customers worldwide. This role would suit someone who enjoys a mixture of software development, machine support and international commissioning work.
The successful candidate will join a business designing and building bespoke machinery for a global customer base. This position offers varied project work, overseas travel and an excellent work-life balance including 9 working days every 10, averaging 37 hours per week over a 2 week cycle.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Focus on PLC, HMI and motion control programming for special purpose machinery.
- Ideally suited to candidates with Allen Bradley / Rockwell experience including Studio 5000 and Kinetix motion systems (other PLC & motion system experience will be considered).
- Siemens TIA Portal experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Support machine builds, commissioning activities and customer installations.
- Opportunity to work with networked control systems, vision systems and motion control applications.
- International travel approximately 4-5 times per year with trips typically lasting 2-3 weeks. Destinations can include the USA, Turkey, North Africa and China.
- Work 9 days every fortnight creating an extra 22 days holiday per year so total paid holiday is 47 days per year + Bank Holidays.
- Comfortable working directly with customers and supporting equipment in the field.
- Strong emphasis on machine safety and high engineering standards.
- Amazing location very close to the Cotswolds and everything the area has to offer.
The successful candidate is likely to have previous experience within special purpose machinery, systems integration or automated manufacturing environments. Experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLCs is strongly preferred.
Package on offer:
- Basic salary of £60,000.
- Site uplift payments when working away (estimated to be £3-10k per year).
- Private healthcare.
- 25 days holiday.
- 9 in 10 working pattern.
- Relocation assistance package.
This vacancy is ideal for someone looking for technically varied work, regular overseas exposure and the opportunity to see projects through from development to installation.
PLC Software Engineer in Bridge employer: Samuel Frank
Join a leading special purpose machinery manufacturer as a PLC Software Engineer, where you'll enjoy a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and creativity. With a competitive salary of £60k plus site uplifts, private healthcare, and an impressive 47 days of paid holiday per year, our company prioritises employee well-being and work-life balance. Located near the picturesque Cotswolds, we offer unique opportunities for international travel and professional growth, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
