Team Leader PLC Technical Specialist (M/F/D)*

Team Leader PLC Technical Specialist (M/F/D)*

Full-Time 45450 - 55550 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a team to optimise TGW control systems and drive continuous improvement.
  • Company: Join a dynamic company focused on operational excellence in automation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, and technical training opportunities.
  • Other info: Be part of a supportive team that values health, safety, and personal development.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact while travelling across Northern Europe and enhancing customer experiences.
  • Qualifications: Electrical or mechanical engineering background with PLC controls knowledge.

The predicted salary is between 45450 - 55550 £ per year.

The Team Leader PLC Technical specialist plays a crucial role in providing expert support for TGW control systems.

You will be responsible for ensuring that TGW controls systems across customer sites operate efficiently and are optimised effectively.

Working closely with our site management, you will support the delivery of continuous improvements and achievement of the expected operational results.

This role will provide leadership and guidance to the PLC Technical Specialists within the Operational Excellence department, supporting the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of improvement projects.

The objective is to ensure that expected service delivery levels are achieved and sustained through effective technical support and operational excellence practices.

You'll be working on our sites across Northern Europe so the ability to travel often is required.

What you'll be handling

  • Identify and resolve technical issues efficiently, supporting customers and internal teams Maintain, review technical documentation and standardise where required
  • Lead and support the root cause analysis process when required
  • Ensure that continuous improvement ideas are spread and known across the TGW portfolio
  • Identify opportunities that add value for customers and generate potential revenue for TGW
  • Drive continuous improvement in service processes and team performance
  • Deliver department services to meet stake holder expectations
  • Provide clear and effective feedback to internal and external stakeholders
  • Support and develop training and training material for end users and internal colleagues
  • Support the recruitment, induction and onboarding of new team members
  • Manage team workload and resource planning to ensure project deadlines and customer requirements are achieved
  • Hold regular one‑to‑one meetings, expected to take place at least monthly, to review performance, progress against objectives, wellbeing and engagement
  • Work safely and adhere to all Health & Safety requirements, including Risk Assessments (RAs), Method Statements, Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and COSHH requirements

What you'll need

  • Apprenticeship trained with qualifications in electrical or mechanical engineering
  • Basic understanding of PLC controls (Siemens)
  • High level of understanding of control systems (including but not limited to):
  • Networking & hardware components
  • Fieldbus technology i. e. Profibus, Profinet, ASi
  • Motion control via inverters and servo drives
  • Highly motivated individual who can work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong commitment to the Environment, Health and Safety culture
  • Experience working with internal and external customers
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience working with TGW intralogistics automation
  • Demonstrates a proactive and self-motivated approach to work
  • Good fault finding and diagnostic skills
  • Ability to make decisions under pressure and show initiative
  • Proven experience in generating PLC code (ideally using Siemens PLC’s)
  • Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and panel drawings – E Plan
  • Previous PLC experience and / or technical product knowledge

What you'll receive

You’ll receive a competitive base salary and car allowance to join a tight knit team covering sites in Northern Europe.

We are offering technical training for the right person to join the team.

TGW is an employer that promotes equal opportunities. We invite everybody interested in this job to apply.

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Team Leader PLC Technical Specialist (M/F/D)* employer: TGW Northern Europe

At TGW, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive learning and development opportunities, alongside a generous benefits package that includes a robust pension scheme and health cash plan. Located in Northern Europe, we create an empowering environment where Agile Coaches can thrive, making a meaningful impact on our software development teams and driving excellence in Agile practices.

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Contact Details:

TGW Northern Europe Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Team Leader PLC Technical Specialist (M/F/D)*

PLC Controls (Siemens)
Control Systems Knowledge
Networking & Hardware Components
Fieldbus Technology (Profibus, Profinet, ASi)
Motion Control via Inverters and Servo Drives
Fault Finding and Diagnostic Skills
Electrical Schematics and Panel Drawings Interpretation (E Plan)