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Salary: Up to £55,000 + Car / Car Allowance / Van + Overtime
Contract Type: Full Time
Sector: Water, Infrastructure, Automation
The Role:
J3A Recruitment is working with a leading specialist in MEICA and automation solutions to find a Systems Engineer with solid experience in PLC and SCADA software development. You’ll be designing, constructing, and testing control systems for a variety of projects — from water and wastewater treatment to automation-heavy industrial builds.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role with site involvement and real ownership over your work — ideal for someone who’s confident with both the coding and commissioning side of things.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and write PLC, HMI, and SCADA software from functional specs
* Create project documentation including FDS, test plans, and I/O lists
* Work with systems like Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Wonderware, Rockwell
* Test, proof, and document code to high standards
* Understand and work from electrical schematics and P&IDs
* Conduct site-based commissioning, upgrades, and repairs
* Analyse and modify legacy code where needed
* Communicate effectively with internal teams and clients
* Play a key role in ongoing process improvement and system optimisation
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience writing PLC code in an engineering or customer-facing environment
* Solid understanding of SCADA systems and industrial automation
* Familiarity with electrical systems and mechanical integration
* Proficient with Microsoft Office and technical documentation
* Experience in sectors such as Water, Wastewater, Food & Beverage, or Automotive
* Knowledge of FDS/Test Plans and control logic design
* Commercial awareness and H&S understanding
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
What’s On Offer:
* Up to £55,000 basic salary
* Choice of car, car allowance, or van
* Paid overtime
* Flexible/Agile working available
* Career progression through tailored development pathways
* Private healthcare options
* Mental and physical wellbeing support through structured programmes
* Discounts on lifestyle, tech, and travel
* Long-term career stability with a company delivering key UK infrastructure
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