Software, controls & automation engineering coordinator

Location: Moreton, Wirral, CH46 1PR

Salary: £52,500 per annum

Hours: Days (08:30 - 17:00) with flexibility for plant start-ups and on-call support
About the Role

Join Premier Foods and help us power automation excellence across our Moreton site, the home of the Cadbury Mini Roll. We're looking for a Software Controls & Automation Coordinator to lead PLC and software management, fault finding, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a key role driving automation capability and supporting our engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as site lead for PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems, ensuring robust software management and change control.

• Champion continuous improvement and reliability across automated systems.

• Manage software updates, modifications, and compliance with safety standards.

• Deliver in-house training to upskill engineers on PLC and software processes.

• Support CAPEX projects and liaise with system integrators.

• Provide weekday on-call support (Mon-Thu, 5-10pm).

What We're Looking For

• HND or Engineering Degree (Mechatronic/Robotic/Software/Engineering) or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 3 years' front-line controls experience.

• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens PLCs, SCADA/HMI platforms.