1492 Ltd

PLC Software Engineer Bespoke Machinery Nottingham £55,000 + Travel Allowance + Benefits Innovative Solutions Global Clients Hands-On Engineering Are you a skilled PLC Software Engineer who enjoys creating tailored automation solutions from the ground up? Do you want to be part of a growing SME that designs and builds bespoke machinery for global clients across a variety of sectors? This East Midlands based engineering business is looking for a hands-on, customer-facing PLC Software Engineer to join their expert team. Working on both standard and one-off projects, you ll take ownership of software development from concept through to commissioning including regular travel across Europe (up to 25%). What You ll Be Doing Developing PLC software from scratch for bespoke machinery (Siemens, Allen Bradley) Programming HMI and SCADA systems for intuitive, user-friendly machine interfaces Managing full project lifecycle from concept, coding, testing to on-site commissioning Working closely with customers to understand and deliver tailored solutions Travelling across Europe (up to 25%) for installation, support, and commissioning Supporting integration of safety systems, CE marking, and regulatory compliance Collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and controls teams to deliver right-first-time solutions What We re Looking For Strong PLC programming experience ideally with Siemens and/or Allen Bradley Experience with HMI/SCADA development Excellent problem-solving and communication skills confident working with customers Willingness to travel internationally (Europe-based projects) Hands-on engineering mindset this is not a desk-only role Any exposure to C#, Python, or machine safety/CE regulations is a strong plus What s on Offer £55,000 salary + travel allowance Varied, challenging projects with no two days the same Genuine ownership of your work and technical freedom Opportunity to travel and work directly with international clients Friendly, knowledgeable team in a business where your input matters Ready to code machines that power industries around the world? Apply today and be part of a forward-thinking engineering team delivering truly bespoke automation.