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

• 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

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with bonus

• Enhanced holiday allowance

• Pension scheme

• Ongoing training and career development

• Long-term, stable role within a high-volume manufacturing site

WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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