Job Description
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
1. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or similar
2. Strong PLC programming experience using Ladder Logic
3. Experience with Siemens and ...