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Posted 01 August, 2026

PLC Software Engineer

ReeVR
England, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

PLC Software Engineer\n

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Location: Berkshire (Hybrid 2 Days Onsite)
Job Type: Permanent Full Time

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What's on Offer

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  • £40,000 - £50,000 salary
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  • Hybrid working
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  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
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  • Private healthcare
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  • Company pension
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  • Work on innovative clean energy technology
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  • Genuine ownership of PLC software
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  • Long-term product development rather than project-based work
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The Role\n

As a PLC Software Engineer, you'll take ownership of a live TwinCAT 3 PLC platform used on industrial equipment across the UK.

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You'll develop new software, improve existing control systems, commission equipment, fault-find on live systems and work closely with electrical, process and software engineers.

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This is a long-term product development role where you'll see your software running on real-world industrial equipment.

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Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Develop TwinCAT 3 Structured Text software
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  • Write PLC logic, sequences, alarms and interlocks
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  • Commission industrial control systems
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  • Diagnose and resolve faults remotely and on-site
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  • Support and improve existing PLC software
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  • Work closely with electrical, process and software engineers
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  • Produce and maintain technical documentation
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What We're Looking For\n
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  • Commercial experience programming in Structured Text (IEC 61131-3)
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  • Experience supporting live industrial control systems
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  • Ability to read P&IDs and electrical schematics
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  • Hands-on commissioning and fault-finding experience
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  • Full right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available)
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Desirable Experience\n
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  • Beckhoff TwinCAT 3
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  • EtherCAT
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  • Modbus
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  • CAN
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  • ADS
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  • SCADA or Remote Telemetry
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  • TwinSAFE
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  • IEC 61508 / IEC 61511
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  • ATEX
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  • Git
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  • CODESYS
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  • C
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  • Python
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  • HMI Development
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If you're a PLC Software Engineer looking for a role where you can take ownership, work on innovative technology and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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Apply today if you're an experienced PLC Software Engineer ready for your next challenge.

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PLC Software Engineer Berkshire Hybrid £40,000 - £50,000

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