Software Engineer

Applications are welcomed from candidates who wish to start or progress their career within the Software environment. Selected candidates will have opportunities for internal / formal training necessary to attain educational qualifications e.g. HNC, Degree as well as training on Software Applications used by the company such as Allen Bradley, Siemens & Mitsubishi along with the associated graphical interfaces (HMI / SCADA).

We are looking for new members to join our Systems Integration Team in Norwich, Huthwaite, Rotherham, Plymouth & our Grangemouth offices.  The main purpose of the role is to design, construct & test PLC &/ or SCADA software & to produce associated documentation (such as Functional Design Specifications & Test Plans) that fully complies with Standards & contractual requirements. The successful candidate must have proven experience in PLC logic & programming with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron & HMI &/or SCADA programming & configuration for any of the following platforms: Wonderware, Rockwell and Siemens.

The key objectives of the appointment are (but not limited to):

• Understand and interpret the functional / control / system requirements of the project / requirement.


• From 1. and where applicable, to design documents including I/O lists, FDS, SDS, test documents, etc.


• From 2. to programme PLCs and HMI's (including but not limited to Allen Bradley, Siemens and Mitsubishi) and where applicable, to configure SCADA systems (namely Wonderware, Rockwell and Siemens). Note: Training will be given where necessary.


• Deliver assigned projects on-time and to cost (in accordance with Standards and contractual requirements).


• Continually demonstrate expert knowledge of computer / PLC logic and flow-charting.


• Understand low voltage electrical systems and drawings.


• Attend customer's sites whenever required always upholding the Company's Culture and Values.


• Where necessary, to review and repair legacy code.


• Conduct system analysis and development, sometimes with limited support from other personnel and to keep systems current with changing technologies and methodologies.


• Test and proof programs to ensure that functionality, logic and syntax is correct / in accordance with the FDS and Test Plan.


• Document code consistently and in all software so that it can be fully understood by other individuals (internally and externally) and that it fully complies with Standards / expectations / best practice.

Your qualifications/experience:

• Excellent IT skills – including, but not limited to, Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Databases.


• Knowledge of SCADA systems & logic auto-generation (from templates).


• Knowledge of electrical systems.


• Experience in Schneider 


• Previous professional experience writing PLC code (Allen Bradley, Siemens &/or Mitsubishi) within a customer-based or customer focused environment.


• Solid report writing skills, including FDS & Test Plans.


• Commercial awareness.


• Health & Safety awareness.


• A good standard of secondary education (Trainee).


• HNC/HND/Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Electrical / Electronic Engineering.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.


• A wide range of corporate discounts.


• Childcare vouchers.


• Cycle to Work schemes.


• Comprehensive pension plan.


• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.


• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it.