Senior PLC Engineer/Developer – Siemens Technologies

Who we are in a nutshell.

At BES Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. This means it’s our job to help keep our customers assets’ legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. We’re able to achieve this with a team of only the very best, most talented people.

We have a relatively small IS team dedicated to making a significant impact on our technology organisation and landscape. Drawing on more than 50 years of experience, we develop and apply innovative technology, including load, strain, and stress measurement techniques, across a wide range of sectors, including marine, offshore, civil engineering, rail, and aerospace. Our team values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, and provide significant opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.

What will you be doing?

Reporting to the Head Of Software – Asset Reliability, the role of Senior PLC Engineer/Developer – Siemens Technologies involves developing bespoke control systems using Siemens PLCs and other embedded control technologies. As an experienced embedded systems developer with expertise in Siemens PLC technology, you will be responsible for maintaining legacy systems and developing greenfield projects for our world-leading monitoring solutions. As part of our dynamic team, you will combine deep technical challenges with team leadership and product architecture work.

You will:

• Innovate and Create: Designing and building new solutions using Siemens PLCs and other embedded control technologies.
• Lead and Mentor: Providing technical ownership and improvement of our component library, and mentoring team members on the development of best practices.
• Collaborate and Communicate: Working closely with our mechanical and electrical engineering teams, project managers, and third-party development partners to ensure successful project delivery.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Incorporating new applications and technologies into our DevOps processes and staying current with the latest technology trends.

As part of our team, you will get:

• A starting salary from £70,000 negotiable, depending on experience
• A flexible working approach, the role will be based at our engineering facility in Cowes in the Isle of Wight for a minimum of 10 days per month, with some home based working available (you must have suitable Wi-Fi, and provide your own office set-up for time spent working from home)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Annual salary review
• 23 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days after 2 years’ service plus 8 bank holidays
• Access to our buy and sell holiday scheme
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
• Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Company wide volunteering scheme

To join our team, you will need: 

• Comprehensive software development experience using Siemens PLCs, with additional experience in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Delphi, or equivalents
• Experience with modern software development lifecycle tools, including Git for source control, and DevOps practices and tools, especially CI/CD pipelines
• Significant experience of embedded control systems design and full-life cycle delivery experience, with at least two years of recent experience with Siemens PLCs
• Proven experience in analysing and troubleshooting embedded control and monitoring systems
• Experience working collaboratively with teams of developers and engineers on new products
• Highly skilled in the full cycle of software development for embedded systems
• An appetite for keeping track of new technology trends
• A-Level (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Maths, Physics, or another technical subject

We want you to be you

Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay. 

Our team is made up of some of the most skilled and talented people and that’s what matters to us. At BES Group, we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work, it really is that simple.

What’s more, we’re a Real Living Wage employer across our complete business and we are delighted to have pledged our commitment to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

Go for it!  Research suggests that some people tend to only apply for roles if they meet all requirements. If you don't meet every point above, but still feel like you could really help make a difference in this role, please apply, you might be exactly what we’re looking for.

To apply for this role, simply click ‘Apply’. We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it’s that easy! Please note, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process. 

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