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PLC Engineer
South East Water UKPLC Engineer modernising operational technology for South East Water, which supplies drinking water to 2.3 million customers. Maintaining PLCs, HMIs, and networks across production sites and supply infrastructure.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in PLC and HMI programming, maintenance, and fault-finding, with a strong foundation in Industrial Electrical and Automation. Capable of delivering technical solutions and support across production sites while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
PLC ProgrammingHMI ConfigurationFault-Finding SkillsIndustrial Electrical KnowledgeCommunication Skills
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Hard Skills
PLC ProgrammingLadder Logic ProgrammingFunction Block ProgrammingHMI ConfigurationFault-FindingFieldbus NetworksMitsubishi TechnologiesAllen Bradley TechnologiesTelemecanique TechnologiesSiemens Technologies
Soft Skills
Self-MotivatedHighly OrganisedGood Communication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills
Tools & Technologies
PLCsHMIsCommunication Network InfrastructureBusiness Management SystemsWork Management Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Full Driver’s License
Industry Keywords
Industrial ElectricalInstrumentationControlAutomationWater Treatment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Program, operate, maintain, repair, and upgrade PLCs, HMIs, and communication network infrastructure
- Support system integration, PLC hardware, programming, and installation across operational sites
- Deliver technical assistance and solutions across production sites and supply networks
- Supervise contractors and external service providers
- Complete administration associated with reactive and planned maintenance, including business and work management system updates
- Work according to company policies, procedures, and safe systems of work
- Complete routine administration such as timesheets, health and safety forms, and vehicle record sheets
- Monitor and maintain production-site security
- Back up PLC and HMI software and fieldbus networks
- Fault-find on PLCs, HMIs, Profibus, and Ethernet communication networks
- Modify PLC programs and HMI configurations to correct issues and optimise site performance
- Write PLC programs for site upgrades
- Participate in a standby rota for incidents outside normal hours and on weekends
- Travel across the West of England to deliver hands-on support
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong foundation in Industrial Electrical or ICA (Instrumentation, Control, and Automation)
- Passion for learning and progressing into Operational Technology expertise
- Knowledge of PLC hardware and programming
- Experience with Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, Telemecanique, or Siemens technologies would be useful
- Technical understanding of Ladder Logic programming
- Technical understanding of Function Block programming
- Technical understanding of HMI configuration
- Technical understanding of fieldbus networks
- Self-motivated, committed, and highly organised
- Good communication skills and computer literacy
- Fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Full driver’s license
- Some knowledge of water treatment and process would be advantageous but is not essential
- Legal right to work in the UK when employment begins
- Ability to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks
- Willingness to participate in a standby rota outside normal working hours and on weekends
Benefits
Comp & perks- Company van and all necessary tools and equipment
- Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service
- Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave
- Paid volunteering days
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health cash plan
- Life assurance
- Wellbeing related benefits