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Verto People
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 6 days
Manchester, Greater Manchester M24WU, England
£0 - £50,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- An Applications Engineer / Automation Engineer / PLC Engineer is needed by a UK engineering company specializing in industrial automation.
- This remote-based role requires regular travel to customer sites and involves supporting complex automation projects across various industries.
- The successful candidate will have experience in PLC programming (Siemens or Rockwell/Allen-Bradley) and a background in motion control or rotating machinery is highly valued.
- The position offers a salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience, along with a company vehicle or car allowance, pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements.
- Candidates should have relevant experience as an Applications, PLC, or Automation Engineer and an engineering qualification (HNC/HND/BEng or similar), with a willingness to travel UK-wide.
The successful Applications Engineer will be responsible for PLC programming (Siemens or Rockwell/Allen-Bradley), commissioning variable speed drives, and delivering cloud control solutions. A background in motion control or rotating machinery will be particularly valued.
This is an opportunity to join a business with long-term growth plans and clear career progression into senior technical and project leadership roles.
Package Up to 50,000 depending on experience
Company vehicle or car allowance
Pension scheme
Flexible working (home-based with UK travel)
Training and development
Career progression
Role Program and commission PLCs for automation projects, focusing on winding/motion control
Set up and support drives, control panels, and motor systems
Understand customer needs and deliver tailored control solutions
Assist with cloud integration, remote monitoring, and data-driven automation
Provide technical support on-site and remotely
Requirements Experience as an Applications, PLC, or Automation Engineer
Proficient in PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell, etc.)
Knowledge of winding, motion control, or rotating equipment
Strong understanding of drives, motors, and control panels
Familiar with cloud platforms, IIoT, or digital monitoring
Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/BEng or similar)
Willing to travel UK-wide (50%)
