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 ...