JUNIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER – INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS – WEST YORKSHIRE – £32K TO £40K

Junior Software Engineer – Industrial Controls – West Yorkshire – £32k to £40k Junior Software Engineer – Industrial Controls – West Yorkshire – £32k to £40k + 10% bonus + overtime (paid travel time) A West Yorkshire-based engineering business is looking to recruit a Junior Software Engineer to support ongoing project delivery and commissioning work across a range of automated machinery. This Junior Software Engineer role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants to build a long-term future in PLC software, starting with hands-on commissioning and developing into a more programming-led position over time. The Junior Software Engineer will initially focus on understanding, modifying and improving existing PLC programs before progressing into more advanced software development work. The role: - Junior Software Engineer will be working closely with an experienced team on existing control systems - First 6 months heavily commissioning-focused, working between the office, the shop floor and travelling to site and getting to grips with machinery - Modifying, tweaking and fault-finding on existing PLC code rather than writing from scratch initially - Progression into more programming, design and software development longer term - Regular interaction with customers during installation and commissioning phases Key experience: - Junior Software Engineer with some PLC programming or commissioning experience - Any experience with Mitsubishi or Omron PLCs would be ideal, but not essential - Open to Siemens, Rockwell or other PLC backgrounds - Electrical fault-finding or hands-on experience would be a big advantage - Likely to have 1–4 years’ experience, but attitude and ability to learn are more important - Practical, adaptable and comfortable working on-site Travel & working pattern: - Based in West Yorkshire around 80% of the time - Around 20% travel to customer sites in the UK and internationally - Typical international trips last around two weeks - Travel destinations include South Africa and the United States - Overtime paid, including travel time Package: - £32-40k salary - 10% annual bonus - Overtime paid for all additional hours including paid travel time - Strong long-term progression into a more senior software engineering role This Junior Software Engineer position will suit someone who wants to build proper, hands-on experience in commissioning and PLC systems, with a clear route into more advanced software work once established. Apply for this job Job alerts Sign up here to hear about the hottest new job opportunities on the market that are specific to you. Other jobs you might be interested in Senior Software Engineer – Siemens TIA Portal – Automated Warehousing £60-70k Field Service Engineer – Home Based – UK Wide + International Travel £38-45k + overtime + company car Siemens Systems Engineer – Siemens TIA Portal £60-70k Head of Delivery – Engineering Projects – Stafford – Hybrid – £70-75k £70-75k + bonus + 30 days holiday + hybrid + BUPA