Applications are welcomed from candidates who wish to start or progress their career within the Software environment. Selected candidates will have opportunities for internal / formal training necessary to attain educational qualifications e.g. HNC, Degree as well as training on Software Applications used by the company such as Allen Bradley, Siemens & Mitsubishi along with the associated graphical interfaces (HMI / SCADA).

We are looking for new members to join our Systems Integration Team in Norwich, Huthwaite, Rotherham, Plymouth & our Grangemouth offices.  The main purpose of the role is to design, construct & test PLC &/ or SCADA software & to produce associated documentation (such as Functional Design Specifications & Test Plans) that fully complies with Standards & contractual requirements. The successful candidate must have proven experience in PLC logic & programming with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron & HMI &/or SCADA programming & configuration for any of the following platforms: Wonderware, Rockwell and Siemens.

The key objectives of the appointment are (but not limited to):

• Understand and interpret the functional / control / system requirements of the project / requirement.
• From 1. and where applicable, to design documents including I/O lists, FDS, SDS, test documents, etc.
• From 2. to programme PLCs and HMI’s (including but not limited to Allen Bradley, Siemens and Mitsubishi) and where applicable, to configure SCADA systems (namely Wonderware, Rockwell and Siemens). Note: Training will be given where necessary.
• Deliver assigned projects on-time and to cost (in accordance with Standards and contractual requirements).
• Continually demonstrate expert knowledge of computer / PLC logic and flow-charting.
• Understand low voltage electrical systems and drawings.
• Attend customer’s sites whenever required always upholding the Company’s Culture and Values.
• Where necessary, to review and repair legacy code.
• Conduct system analysis and development, sometimes with limited support from other personnel and to keep systems current with changing technologies and methodologies.
• Test and proof programs to ensure that functionality, logic and syntax is correct / in accordance with the FDS and Test Plan.
• Document code consistently and in all software so that it can be fully understood by other individuals (internally and externally) and that it fully complies with Standards / expectations / best practice.

Your qualifications/experience:

• Excellent IT skills – including, but not limited to, Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Databases.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems & logic auto-generation (from templates).
• Knowledge of electrical systems.
• Previous professional experience writing PLC code (Allen Bradley, Siemens &/or Mitsubishi) within a customer-based or customer focused environment.
• Solid report writing skills, including FDS & Test Plans.
• Commercial awareness.
• Health & Safety awareness.
• A good standard of secondary education (Trainee).
• HNC/HND/Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Electrical / Electronic Engineering.

You will have access to the following benefits:

• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays).
• SAYE share save scheme.
• Bupa private health care.
• Life Assurance at 4 times your salary.
• Formalised paid absence scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational health scheme & direct policy to promote wellbeing policy (including Mental Health First Aiders).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Company events.
• Access to a suite of learning & development opportunities.
• Training up to degree level (& beyond where strategic).
• Referral Scheme.
• Birthday gift scheme (for every employee).
• Outstanding contribution award scheme (target: quarterly & annually).

To apply for the above role, please apply using this link:

Emily Bunniss, Senior Resource Partner: Emily.Bunniss@gallifordtry.co.uk

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