PLC & SCADA Training in Birmingham
CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for Birmingham Professionals
In-person at our Milton Keynes centre or live online from Birmingham
Industrial Automation in Birmingham
Birmingham and the wider West Midlands form the beating heart of Britain's automotive and advanced manufacturing sector. With Jaguar Land Rover's operations at Castle Bromwich and Solihull, the Tyseley industrial corridor, and the Advanced Manufacturing Hub at Aston, demand for PLC and SCADA engineers remains exceptionally strong. Birmingham is just one hour by train from our Milton Keynes training centre, making it one of the most convenient locations for in-person attendance.
Key Industries in Birmingham
Major Employers
Also Serving
Solihull · Wolverhampton · Coventry · Dudley · Walsall · Sutton Coldfield
The Automation Landscape in Birmingham
Birmingham's automation landscape revolves around its position as the UK's automotive capital. Jaguar Land Rover's Castle Bromwich and Solihull plants feature some of the most advanced robotic assembly lines in the country, with hundreds of KUKA and FANUC robots controlled by Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs. The Tyseley Energy Park is pioneering waste-to-energy automation, while the Advanced Manufacturing Hub at Aston is incubating next-generation smart factory technologies. HS2's Curzon Street terminus construction is also driving demand for infrastructure automation and SCADA monitoring systems.
Did You Know?
The Jaguar Land Rover Solihull plant uses over 800 robots in its body shop alone, making it one of the most automated vehicle assembly facilities in the UK — each robot is coordinated through networked PLC systems.
Career Outlook in Birmingham
Birmingham's automation engineers earn £35,000-£55,000, with JLR and tier-one suppliers often paying at the upper end plus shift premiums. The West Midlands Combined Authority has invested heavily in upskilling programmes, making employers receptive to candidates with fresh CPD accredited qualifications. The region's pivot towards electric vehicle production is creating new roles specifically in battery manufacturing and high-voltage test automation.
Real Automation Projects in Birmingham
The skills you learn with EDWartens are directly applicable to these types of projects happening in and around Birmingham.
JLR Castle Bromwich body shop robotic welding cell PLC programming and commissioning
HS2 Curzon Street terminus building management and tunnel ventilation SCADA systems
Tyseley Energy Park waste-to-energy plant process control automation
GKN Aerospace Filton Row composite layup machine PLC integration
Our Courses
Training Programmes for Birmingham Professionals
Professional Module
PLC, SCADA, HMI & FactoryIO
- Duration: 5 Working Days + Online Recorded Sessions
- Language: English
- Delivery: Live Online + In-person (Milton Keynes, UK)
- Covers: Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA, HMI, FactoryIO
- Certificate: CPD Accredited
£2,140 + VAT full programme
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AI in Industrial Automation
- AI & Machine Learning for Automation
- Computer Vision for Quality Inspection
- Predictive Maintenance with AI
- CPD Accredited Certification
What You'll Learn in the Professional Module
A comprehensive 5-day intensive programme with online recorded sessions covering everything from PLC fundamentals to advanced SCADA systems — designed to make you job-ready.
Day 1–2: PLC Fundamentals
- •Siemens S7-1200 & S7-1500 hardware
- •TIA Portal software setup & navigation
- •Ladder Logic & Function Block programming
- •Digital & analog I/O configuration
Day 3: Advanced PLC Programming
- •Structured Text (ST) programming
- •Timer, counter & comparator functions
- •Data handling & memory management
- •Program debugging & testing
Day 4: SCADA & HMI Systems
- •WinCC SCADA configuration
- •HMI screen design & navigation
- •Alarm management & trending
- •Data logging & historical reports
Day 5: Networking & Projects
- •PROFINET & PROFIBUS protocols
- •Ethernet/IP communication
- •PLC-to-PLC data exchange
- •Network troubleshooting techniques
Online: Simulation & Assessment
- •FactoryIO 3D simulation
- •Real-world automation scenarios
- •Conveyor, sorting & batch processes
- •Final capstone project & assessment
Career & Certification
- •CPD Accredited certificate
- •CV building & LinkedIn optimisation
- •Interview preparation & mock interviews
- •Direct introductions to hiring employers
Automation Opportunities in Birmingham
The industrial automation sector in Birminghamis growing rapidly. Here's why PLC and SCADA skills are in high demand.
£35k – £75k
Average automation engineer salary range in the UK
Career Roles Available in Birmingham
Birmingham Industry Demand
The Automotive, Aerospace, Metal Processing sectors in Birmingham are actively investing in automation. Companies like Jaguar Land Rover, GKN Aerospace, Siemens regularly recruit PLC and SCADA engineers.
Average salaries for automation engineers in the UK range from £35,000 to £65,000, with senior roles commanding £70,000+.
The UK faces a shortage of over 20,000 automation engineers, making this one of the fastest routes to employment after training.
Technologies Covered
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All courses are delivered as live online sessions in English with limited seats per batch for personalised attention. In-person attendance also available at our Milton Keynes training centre.
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Why EDWartens
Why Birmingham Engineers Choose EDWartens
CPD Accredited
Internationally recognised CPD accreditation, valued by UK and European employers.
Hands-on Labs
Real Siemens S7-1200/1500 PLCs, Allen-Bradley, SCADA systems, and FactoryIO simulation.
Career Support
Dedicated placement team connecting graduates with employers like Jaguar Land Rover and GKN Aerospace.
Flexible Delivery
Attend in-person at our Milton Keynes centre or join live online sessions from Birmingham.
Getting to Our Training Centre from Birmingham
Our training centre is located in Milton Keynes, easily accessible from Birminghamby train or car. Milton Keynes Central station has excellent connections to all major UK cities. Can't travel? Join our live online sessions instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
PLC Training in Birmingham — FAQs
Is PLC training available in Birmingham?
Yes — EDWartens offers CPD accredited PLC training just one hour from Birmingham by train. Our Milton Keynes centre provides hands-on access to Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs, or you can join live online sessions from anywhere in the West Midlands. The course covers TIA Portal, SCADA, HMI, and FactoryIO simulation.
What PLC jobs are available in Birmingham?
Birmingham has excellent demand for PLC engineers across automotive (JLR, GKN), rail (Alstom, HS2), defence (Moog, IMI), and food manufacturing. Salaries range from £33,000 for entry-level roles to £55,000+ for experienced controls engineers, with JLR contractor rates reaching £35-45/hour.
Is Birmingham a good city for automation engineers?
Absolutely. Birmingham and the West Midlands have the highest concentration of manufacturing jobs in the UK. The region's shift to electric vehicle production, the HS2 mega-project, and ongoing investment in advanced manufacturing mean demand for PLC-skilled engineers will remain strong through at least 2030.
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