Junior PLC Engineer

Location: Runcorn
Salary: Up to £40,000
Hours: 35 hours per week | Flexible working | Hybrid options available

About the Role

We are looking for a Junior PLC Engineer to join a growing engineering team based in Runcorn. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a mechanical or electrical engineering background who is looking to develop a long-term career in industrial automation.

You'll receive extensive training and support from experienced engineers, giving you the opportunity to develop your PLC programming skills while working on a variety of customer projects across the UK. If you're enthusiastic, eager to learn and enjoy solving technical problems, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, programming and commissioning of PLC-based control systems.
• Assist with fault finding, testing and system modifications.
• Work alongside experienced engineers to deliver automation projects.
• Travel to customer sites across the UK when required.
• Build strong relationships with customers and provide technical support.
• Continuously develop your technical knowledge through structured training and mentoring.
• Work independently while contributing to a collaborative engineering team.

About You

We're looking for someone who is motivated to build a career within automation and control systems.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background.
• Some exposure to PLC programming (training can be provided).
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Able to work independently and manage your workload.
• Happy to travel to customer sites across the UK when required.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £40,000.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Standard pension contribution.
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities.
• All business travel fully expensed.
• Potential future opportunity to become part of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).
• Flexible working hours.
• Hybrid working available where appropriate.

Working Hours

• 35-hour working week.
• Monday to Thursday: 9:00am - 5:30pm.
• Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm.
• Flexible working arrangements available.