Description PLC Engineer Ocado Logistics - Tamworth Permanent- Competitive Salary on offer Ocado Logistics, part of Ocado Group, is a global technology company specialising in online grocery and e-commerce fulfillment, handling the transport and logistics. Our highly automated Customer Fulfilment Centres are incredibly fast-paced and utilise groundbreaking technology. The Dordon CFC, a £200 million facility, is the world's largest, most productive, and sophisticated grocery fulfillment center of its kind. Thousands of orders are dispatched daily from our state-of-the-art Customer Fulfilment Centres. About the role: We are hiring for an experienced PLC Engineer to join our Engineering Operations team based at CFC Dordon. We are looking to engage with a skilled Automation Engineer with expertise in PCL Code and Automation to ensure that our facility, and its MHE automation operates at peak performance. You will work shift patterns to support continuous operations, benefiting from a competitive salary and benefits. As a PLC Engineer, you will be responsible for both planned and reactive PLC work at our CFC. You will provide front-line support to investigate and resolve PLC code-related issues within our live operational systems as quickly and safely as possible, minimizing impact to the operation. Key Responsibilities: Diagnose and deploy necessary code fixes when PLC code issues are identified or suspected. Activate pre-defined workarounds or make temporary PLC code modifications when hardware failures are identified, to allow continued operation with minimal impact during repairs. Drive and support change for MHE equipment and process improvement. Use appropriate software to download configurations to non-PLC intelligent devices (e.g., Bar Code Readers, shuttle cars, local accumulation modules) that are part of the control system. Roll out and monitor bug fixes, tuning, or code upgrades. Key Requirements: Proficiency in PLC control system architecture, AC/DC motor controls, and SCADA and Siemens HMI systems. Good Experience as an Engineer within Automated MHE systems where preventative and reactive maintenance were required Tech-savvy with hands-on experience in investigating and resolving PLC issues, and a solid understanding of automation hardware and software. Experience with online code monitoring, modification, and development using Siemens S7 300/400 PLCs and TIA. An ideal candidate will possess a background in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, along with a formal Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent). Good Communication, organisation, planning and prioritisation skills Would be advantageous to have experience with the criticality of MHE in an automated environment and prioritizing responses appropriately What you can expect to receive in return - At Ocado we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, so you’ll find a safe and collaborative atmosphere that is as fresh as our produce as well as an award winning recognition programme and benefits package that includes a healthy work-life balance, extensive healthcare coverage, competitive salaries, and exclusive employee discounts. Join Ocado Logistics today and become a part of a culture that wholeheartedly values and supports your well-being throughout every stage of your career.