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PLC Software Engineer

ReeVRSouth East London, London🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 24 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid PLC Software Engineer role offers exciting opportunities to own and develop innovative clean energy technology, perfect for someone seeking long-term product development and genuine impact. If you thrive on taking ownership of live systems and possess experience in TwinCAT 3 structured text programming, you'll find this position rewarding with its competitive salary and focus on continuous improvement. Apply today to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in a supportive environment.

Quick Overview

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

Job Description

PLC Software Engineer

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Location: Berkshire (Hybrid 2 Days Onsite)
Job Type: Permanent Full Time

What's on Offer

  • £40,000 - £50,000 salary
  • Hybrid working
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Private healthcare
  • Company pension
  • Work on innovative clean energy technology
  • Genuine ownership of PLC software
  • Long-term product development rather than project-based work


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The Role

As a PLC Software Engineer, you'll take ownership of a live TwinCAT 3 PLC platform used on industrial equipment across the UK.

You'll develop new software, improve existing control systems, commission equipment, fault-find on live systems and work closely with electrical, process and software engineers.

This is a long-term product development role where you'll see your software running on real-world industrial equipment.


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Key Responsibilities
  • Develop TwinCAT 3 Structured Text software
  • Write PLC logic, sequences, alarms and interlocks
  • Commission industrial control systems
  • Diagnose and resolve faults remotely and on-site
  • Support and improve existing PLC software
  • Work closely with electrical, process and software engineers
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation

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What We're Looking For
  • Commercial experience programming in Structured Text (IEC 61131-3)
  • Experience supporting live industrial control systems
  • Ability to read P&IDs and electrical schematics
  • Hands-on commissioning and fault-finding experience
  • Full right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available)

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Desirable Experience
  • Beckhoff TwinCAT 3
  • EtherCAT
  • Modbus
  • CAN
  • ADS
  • SCADA or Remote Telemetry
  • TwinSAFE
  • IEC 61508 / IEC 61511
  • ATEX
  • Git
  • CODESYS
  • C
  • Python
  • HMI Development

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If you're a PLC Software Engineer looking for a role where you can take ownership, work on innovative technology and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today if you're an experienced PLC Software Engineer ready for your next challenge.

PLC Software Engineer Berkshire Hybrid £40,000 - £50,000


Skills

Git
Python

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