PLC System Engineer

PLC Systems Engineer

Location:

Essex (commutable from East London / Kent). Type:
Permanent, Full-Time. Industry: Heavy Manufacturing / Industrial Automation.

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.

• 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

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or similar
• Strong PLC programming experience using Ladder Logic
• Experience with Siemens and Allen‑Bradley / Rockwell PLCs
• Knowledge of SCADA, HMI systems, drives, and industrial networking
• Background in heavy manufacturing, process, or industrial environments

• Competitive salary with bonus
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and career development
• Long‑term, stable role within a high‑volume manufacturing site