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PLC Software Engineer

ReeVRSouth East London, London🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 9 Aug 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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