Junior Software Engineer

Junior Software Engineer – Industrial Controls / PLC Software - 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 with some PLC software skills to support ongoing project delivery and commissioning work across a range of automated machinery. Please note - this is not related to Computer Science/Python/Java/Cyber Security/React/Node etc. 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