Junior Systems Engineer

MoveATech

Stafford, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

£30,000 – £35,000 pa

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£30,000 – £35,000 pa

Job Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full-time
Work Location: Hybrid
Seniority: Junior
Education: Degree
Security Clearance: Required
Posted: 28 Apr 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Benefits

Hybrid working Career development in controls/software engineering

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£30,000 – £35,000 pa

Job Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full-time
Work Location: Hybrid
Seniority: Junior
Education: Degree
Security Clearance: Required
Posted: 28 Apr 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Benefits

Hybrid working Career development in controls/software engineering

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Junior Systems Engineer (PLC/SCADA/HMI) Stafford (Hybrid)

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Systems Engineer role delivering PLC/SCADA/HMI control system software across client projects, supporting the full lifecycle from requirements and design through commissioning and handover.

As Systems Engineer, you will be involved in;

* Develop and test PLC, SCADA and HMI software to meet project requirements.

* Produce supporting technical documentation and contribute to tender/estimate inputs.

* Work with multi-discipline teams and liaise with clients/contractors as needed.

* Support commissioning activities and handover deliverables.

* Report progress, risks and quality/EH&S compliance to the Software Systems Manager.

What we are looking for;

* HNC (or higher) in an engineering discipline and 1+ years experience in a project environment.

* Hands-on experience with industrial automation software (PLC, HMI, SCADA).

* Comfortable working to quality and safety standards in regulated environments.

* Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

* Security/eligibility: able to pass DBS/BPSS and obtain SC clearance

Benefits/Salary – circa £30,000 - £35,000 plus Hybrid working (Stafford-based). Career development in controls/software engineering with varied client projects

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