PLC Engineer

You will be joining our Operational team as a PLC, Controls and Automation Engineer.

Your main responsibility will be to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our production sites. Your technical skills will be used to program, maintain, and upgrade PLCs, HMIs, and communication network infrastructure. Problem-solving and fault finding are skills you excel in.

We encourage you to contribute ideas, develop new ways of working, and share your expertise with the rest of the team.

You should have in-depth knowledge of Mitsubishi PLCs, and familiarity with Allen Bradley, and Siemens technologies would be beneficial. Your understanding of Ladder Logic programming, HMI configuration, and fieldbus networks will be valuable in providing technical assistance to our teams in Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, and Berkshire.

Flexibility, self-motivation, and adaptability are important in responding to changing priorities and challenging environments. You will generally work 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday, between 7:30 am and 3:30 pm. As we provide an essential service, you may be required to work as part of a standby rota to respond to incidents outside of normal working hours and on weekends.

You will be given a company van and all the tools and equipment you need. Our team is welcoming and encourages sharing ideas. This is a great chance to make a big difference in our production sites and supply network.

You'll grow a career with a meaningful purpose. Be you, belong and be valued.

• Come to work to be safe, valued, and trusted.


• We'll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth.


• A place to be the real you, build deeper connections and enjoy a sense of belonging.


• Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future.


What will you be accountable for?

• Responsible for the repair, maintenance and installation of Operational technology equipment to ensure the reliable and efficient operation of our production works and associated sites.


• Administration of all South East water's Operational Technology programs/files.


• Providing South East Water with specialist in depth knowledge of PLCs, HMIs and control Networks (Ethernet, Modbus, Profibus).


• Modifications of PLC/HMI programs & Network configuration to correct issues or improve/optimise site performance.


• Creation, implementation and commissioning of new PLC/HMI/Network programs/configurations.


• Specification and procurement of Operational technology hardware, based on SEW electrical specification and site requirements.


• Providing technical documentation for all new installations, FDS', schematics, commissioning etc.


• Providing technical support for South East Water technicians including complex problem solving when required.


• Work in line with company policies, procedures and safe systems of work.


• Routine administration (e.g. timesheets, health and safety forms, vehicle record sheets etc)


• Monitor and maintain security of production site.
  
  Are you skilled in PLC, Controls and Automation?


Are you an adaptable, flexible team player?,
• Self-motivated, committed and highly organised.


• Good communication skills and computer literate.


• Fault finding and problem solving skills.


• Detailed knowledge and understanding of Mitsubishi PLC's, further knowledge of Allen Bradley, and Siemens would be advantageous.


• Experience of creating PLC/HMI/SCADA programs.


• Experience of configuring fieldbus & control level networks.


• Technical understanding of control systems e.g. Pressure, Temperature, Flow.


• Full driver's license


• Some knowledge of water treatment and process would be an advantage but not essential.
  
  £51,000 - £57,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time, Pulled from the full job description


• Additional leave


• Car scheme


• Company car


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Free or subsidised travel


• Health & wellbeing programme, What can you expect from us?


• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.


• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, 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.


• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.


Everyone needs water, South East Water welcomes everyone

We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

What can you expect from your recruitment?

• To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our careers website.


• Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.


• It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.


• Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.


• If you require assistance / adjustments to engage with our recruitment process and to ensure you're able to compete on equal terms, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment.jobs@southeastwater.co.uk


If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now!

South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £51,000.00-£57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave


• Company car


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Free or subsidised travel


• Health & wellbeing programme


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday


• Overtime