Software Engineer

Osborne Appointments

Sandy, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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£50,000 pa

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£50,000 pa

Job Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Flexible
Work Location: Hybrid
Posted: 29 May 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities Career progression within a growing engineering business Exposure to advanced automation and robotics technology Potential travel opportunities Supportive and collaborative team environment Opportunity to work on innovative, bespoke engineering projects

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£50,000 pa

Job Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Flexible
Work Location: Hybrid
Posted: 29 May 2026 (Today)

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Role: Software Engineer

Location: Sandy, must be a driver due to location

Hours: Monday to Friday

Salary: £50,000 per annum

OA are recruiting on behalf of an innovative and market-leading engineering manufacturer based near Sandy and due to continued growth our client is looking to appoint a Software Engineer to join their close-knit and highly skilled software team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with PLC and software development experience to work on cutting-edge automation technology, including robotics, advanced cooking and cooling systems, and bespoke machinery used globally.

What’s in it for you:

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Career progression within a growing engineering business

Exposure to advanced automation and robotics technology

Potential travel opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunity to work on innovative, bespoke engineering projects

Duties of a Software Engineer:

Develop and support PLC and HMI control systems

Program and modify software for bespoke automated machinery

Work on advanced food processing and robotic systems

Support commissioning, testing and ongoing equipment improvements

Collaborate with internal engineering teams on new product development

Provide technical support for UK and international customers

Assist with troubleshooting and software diagnostics when required

Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation projects

What we would like from you:

Experience programming PLC and HMI control systems

Familiarity with PLC structured text programming (Mitsubishi PLC experience)

Knowledge of high-level programming languages such as: C#, C++, Java, VB, Python

Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens or Omron PLCs

Exposure to industrial automation, robotics or special-purpose machinery

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team

Excellent communication skills

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.

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