Software Engineer (Industrial Automation) (ID: jqfLr0AQ)

Place of Work: On-site
Salary: £ 35,000 - £ 54,000 (Per Annum)
Date Posted: 04-Jun-2025
Expiry Date: 01-Dec-2025
Job Details:
Location: Stone, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Software Engineering
Career Level: Experienced Professional
Contractual Type: Full Time/Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday - OT Available - No Weekends
Qualifications: Qualified to ONC/HNC or Degree Level
Experience: 5+ Years
Positions Available: 1
Skills Required
  • Software Engineering
Benefits
  • Stated In Job Description
Job Description

Are you a dynamic and innovative Software Engineer eager to make a meaningful impact on the journey to net zero emissions in the gas industry? Join us in a transformative role that merges your technical expertise with unmatched development opportunities and a clear pathway for advancing your career.

Responsibilities

Programming of:

  •     PLCs
  •     PACs
  •     HMIs
  • Production of Design Documentation
  • Testing of the full system utilising the developed software
  • Commissioning of the integrated system on customer sites
  • Providing software support to other department within the business such as Service
  • Troubleshooting Orbital systems in the field and offering appropriate support.
  • Supporting other members of the team where possible with technical issues or questions.
  • Effectively maintain development/design records in line with the Orbital QA system

Requirements

  • Minimum of HND in Software Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5 years of hands-on experience in conceiving and implementing software on PLC based systems
  • Experience of IE61131-3 programming languages:
  • ST (Structured Text) Orbitals language of choice
  • FBD (Function Block Diagram)
  • SFC (Sequential Function Chart)
  • LLD (Ladder Logic)
  • Experience of the complete software/systems design lifecycle.
  • In depth Knowledge of network / serial communications protocols and hardware.
  • Full Driving Licence

Development Opportunities and Career Progression

We are deeply committed to supporting your professional growth. As a Software Engineer within the nZero group, you'll gain access to:

  • Tailored developmental plans to elevate your technical competencies and deepen your grasp of industry dynamics.
  • Cross-disciplinary training to broaden your perspective across various facets of the gasindustry.
  • Full support for pursuing pertinent certification and support to pursue further education on sustainability technologies.

Attractive benefits package including:

  • 25 annual leave days per year, plus bank and public holidays and your birthday off
  • Option to buy 3 additional days of annual leave.
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay after 2 years of service.
  • Death in Service
  • Income protection scheme
  • Employer's pension contribution
  • Access to vocational rehabilitation
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Free eye test and money off glasses
  • Long service vouchers and additional holidays
  • Wedding vouchers
  • Option to join the Sports social club for £4 a month, which allows you to attend events at reduced cost or for free.

Benefits:

  •     Casual dress
  •     Company events
  •     Company pension
  •     On-site parking
  •     Referral programme
  •     Sick pay

Schedule:

  •     Holidays
  •     Monday to Friday
  •     No weekends
  •     Overtime

Application question(s):

    Do you have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in conceiving and implementing software on PLC-based systems?
    Do you have experience with IE61131-3 programming languages such as ST, FBD, SFC, or LLD?

Education:

  •     Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  •     Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

The salary banding for this role is £35,000 to £54,000 and is based on an applicant’s Skills, Training, and Competence.

Position: Software Engineer - Industrial Automation  -  Job Type: Full-time 

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