37.5 hours | Flexible Start/Finish | 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
A rapidly growing and well-established automotive manufacturer is looking to hire a Junior PLC Programmer to join their busy engineering and automation team. This role offers genuine career progression, hands-on technical development and the opportunity to eventually take ownership of PLC programming projects as senior team members retire and the business continues to scale.
The Role
Youll work closely with experienced automation and controls engineers to:
Support the programming, modification and optimisation of PLC-controlled machinery on site
Assist with commissioning, troubleshooting and improving production processes
Learn and develop in ABB Rapid (no prior Rapid experience needed full training provided)
Ensure machinery and automated systems run efficiently, safely and reliably
Work hands-on at the heart of the manufacturing environment, supporting continuous improvements
What Were Looking For
13 years PLC programming experience (any language considered Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, Mitsubishi, Omron, ABB etc.)
Ideally 1+ year in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Able to support machine programming, installation, configuration and fault finding
Keen to learn, progress and eventually step into a more lead-oriented role
Comfortable working on site and close to the shop floor (this is not a remote role)
Why Join?
Huge scope for progression into a Lead / Senior Controls role over time
Training and development provided on ABBs Rapid platform
Work in a modern, growing automotive environment with significant investment
Flexible working hours around a standard day shift
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Collaborative, supportive team with strong engineering pedigree
This is a genuinely exciting time to join a thriving automotive manufacturer undergoing growth, investment and automation expansion. If youre a junior-level PLC programmer wanting variety, responsibility and long-term development, this could be the perfect next move.
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