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Junior Software Engineer

Rise Technical RecruitmentThornbury, Gloucestershire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 24 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your software engineering skills while working on diverse industrial automation projects with a reputable company, with a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000. You'll thrive here if you're eager to learn, develop your technical expertise, and contribute to a supportive team environment that values career progression. Apply today to kickstart your journey in a dynamic and growing field!

Quick Overview

Salary
£40k - £50k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Junior

Job Description

Junior Software Project Engineer
Bristol (Thornbury)
40,000 - 50,000 + Training + Hybrid Working + Career Progression + Benefits


Are you a Junior Software Engineer, Controls Engineer or Automation Engineer with some industry experience, looking to join a well-established engineering business where you will receive structured training, work on varied industrial automation projects and develop into a fully-fledged Software Project Engineer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering services provider working across a range of highly regulated industries including food & beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical and personal care.

Working as part of a specialist software team, you will assist in the delivery of automation projects from initial quotation through to commissioning. The role offers a blend of office-based, hybrid and site-based work, providing excellent variety and long-term development opportunities.

You will support the development and modification of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems, produce technical documentation and work closely with customers and project teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to specification.

This role would suit an engineer with software, controls, automation or electrical engineering experience who is looking to build their technical expertise and progress their career within a growing and supportive organisation.

The Role:
Assist with the delivery of industrial automation and software projects
Produce technical documentation including FDS, RAMS and project quotations
Develop and modify PLC, HMI and SCADA software
Support commissioning, fault-finding and installation activities
Work closely with customers, engineers and project teams throughout delivery

The Person:
Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Previous experience within software, controls, automation or electrical engineering
PLC, HMI or SCADA experience advantageous
Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Skills

Microsoft Office

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