PLC & SCADA Training in Coventry
CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for Coventry Professionals
In-person at our Milton Keynes centre or live online from Coventry
Industrial Automation in Coventry
Coventry remains the spiritual home of the British automotive industry, now reinvented as a cutting-edge hub for electric vehicle development and battery technology. The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre at nearby Hams Hall, Jaguar Land Rover's Whitley engineering centre, and the MIRA technology park at Hinckley place automation at the core of the region's future. Coventry University's Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) at Ansty Park is a national centre for automation excellence, making this region one of the most important for PLC and SCADA skills in the UK.
Key Industries in Coventry
Major Employers
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The Automation Landscape in Coventry
Coventry's automation landscape is at the forefront of the UK's electric vehicle revolution. The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) at Ansty Park, a Catapult centre with over £100 million of advanced manufacturing equipment, develops and demonstrates automation solutions for aerospace, automotive, and energy companies. JLR's Whitley engineering centre designs the control systems for future vehicle models, while FANUC UK's Ansty headquarters provides robotics integration for the entire Midlands manufacturing sector. The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) at nearby Hams Hall is piloting automated EV battery production techniques that will define the next decade of UK automotive manufacturing.
Did You Know?
The Manufacturing Technology Centre at Ansty Park houses one of only a handful of Electron Beam Melting machines in the UK, a PLC-controlled additive manufacturing system that builds titanium aerospace components layer by layer using a high-energy electron beam in a vacuum.
Career Outlook in Coventry
Coventry automation engineers earn £34,000-£55,000, with roles at the MTC and JLR Whitley engineering centre paying towards the upper end. The Coventry and Warwickshire region has been designated as the UK's Gigafactory corridor, meaning demand for engineers who understand battery manufacturing automation will surge. Employers particularly value experience with FANUC and KUKA robotics alongside Siemens PLC skills, reflecting the region's automotive focus.
Real Automation Projects in Coventry
The skills you learn with EDWartens are directly applicable to these types of projects happening in and around Coventry.
MTC Ansty Park Industry 4.0 demonstrator cell with Siemens S7-1500 and KUKA robots
JLR Whitley EV powertrain test rig PLC and data acquisition system development
FANUC UK Ansty collaborative robot training cell automation programming
UKBIC Hams Hall battery electrode coating line PLC control system commissioning
Our Courses
Training Programmes for Coventry 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
View full course detailsAI Module
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 Coventry
The industrial automation sector in Coventryis 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 Coventry
Coventry Industry Demand
The Automotive, Electric Vehicles, Battery Technology sectors in Coventry are actively investing in automation. Companies like Jaguar Land Rover, FANUC UK, Aston Martin 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 Coventry 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 FANUC UK.
Flexible Delivery
Attend in-person at our Milton Keynes centre or join live online sessions from Coventry.
Getting to Our Training Centre from Coventry
Our training centre is located in Milton Keynes, easily accessible from Coventryby 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 Coventry — FAQs
Is PLC training available in Coventry?
Yes — EDWartens offers CPD accredited PLC training just 50 minutes from Coventry by train. Our Milton Keynes centre provides hands-on access to Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs, or you can join live online sessions. The course covers TIA Portal, SCADA, HMI, and FactoryIO simulation.
What PLC jobs are available in Coventry?
Coventry has exceptional demand for PLC engineers across automotive (JLR, Aston Martin), robotics (FANUC UK), battery manufacturing (UKBIC), and advanced manufacturing (MTC). Salaries range from £34,000 for entry-level to £55,000+ for senior controls engineers.
Is Coventry a good location for an automation career?
Coventry is arguably the best city in the UK for an automation career. With the MTC, FANUC UK, JLR's engineering centre, MIRA Technology Park, and the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre all within 20 miles, the concentration of advanced manufacturing employers is unmatched. PLC skills are a baseline requirement for most engineering roles in the region.
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