PLC & SCADA Training in Crewe
CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for Crewe Professionals
In-person at our Milton Keynes centre or live online from Crewe
Industrial Automation in Crewe
Crewe is defined by two world-class manufacturers: Bentley Motors and its historic railway engineering heritage. Bentley's Pyms Lane factory employs over 4,000 people in one of the most sophisticated luxury car production facilities in the world, extensively using robots, PLCs, and automated paint systems. The Crewe rail depot, along with Alstom's nearby operations, maintains the town's engineering pedigree. The South Cheshire industrial area and Weston Road enterprise zone add food manufacturing and logistics automation to the mix, ensuring steady demand for PLC and SCADA trained engineers.
Key Industries in Crewe
Major Employers
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The Automation Landscape in Crewe
Crewe's automation landscape is anchored by Bentley Motors' Pyms Lane factory, one of the world's most sophisticated luxury car production facilities. Bentley's paint shop uses PLC-controlled robotic painting systems that apply up to 17 layers of paint and lacquer, while their wood shop features automated CNC machines that shape walnut and oak veneers to 0.1mm tolerance. The Crewe rail engineering heritage continues through Alstom's train maintenance depot. Mornflake's cereal production facility uses high-speed automated packaging lines. The South Cheshire industrial corridor, stretching through Crewe, Nantwich, and Middlewich, hosts chemical, food, and salt processing plants — all requiring PLC and process control systems.
Did You Know?
Bentley's Crewe factory paint shop applies each car's finish in a PLC-controlled clean room environment, with 13 robots applying paint in a process that takes 18 hours per vehicle — the colour-matching system uses spectrophotometry controlled by Siemens PLCs to ensure each Bentley's finish is indistinguishable from the next.
Career Outlook in Crewe
Crewe automation engineers earn £29,000-£46,000, with Bentley Motors roles at the premium end and often including luxury car purchase schemes and strong benefits. The Crewe area's relatively small talent pool means experienced PLC engineers face less competition than in larger cities. Bentley's commitment to electric vehicle production by 2030 is driving new investment in battery assembly automation, creating future roles for engineers with EV manufacturing experience.
Real Automation Projects in Crewe
The skills you learn with EDWartens are directly applicable to these types of projects happening in and around Crewe.
Bentley Motors paint shop robotic painting cell PLC programming and commissioning
Bentley wood shop automated CNC veneer machining centre integration
Mornflake Crewe cereal production high-speed packaging line PLC upgrade
South Cheshire salt processing facility brine evaporation SCADA system modernisation
Our Courses
Training Programmes for Crewe 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 Crewe
The industrial automation sector in Creweis 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 Crewe
Crewe Industry Demand
The Luxury Automotive, Rail Engineering, Food Manufacturing sectors in Crewe are actively investing in automation. Companies like Bentley Motors, Alstom, Mornflake 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.
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Why EDWartens
Why Crewe 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 Bentley Motors and Alstom.
Flexible Delivery
Attend in-person at our Milton Keynes centre or join live online sessions from Crewe.
Getting to Our Training Centre from Crewe
Our training centre is located in Milton Keynes, easily accessible from Creweby 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 Crewe — FAQs
Is PLC training available in Crewe?
Yes — EDWartens offers CPD accredited PLC training accessible from Crewe. Our Milton Keynes centre is 2 hours by train from Crewe station, or you can join live online sessions. The course covers Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA, HMI, and FactoryIO.
What PLC jobs are available in Crewe?
Crewe offers PLC engineering roles at Bentley Motors (luxury automotive), Alstom (rail), Mornflake (food production), and various manufacturers across the South Cheshire industrial corridor. Salaries range from £29,000 for entry-level to £46,000+ for senior controls engineers at Bentley.
Does Bentley Motors hire PLC engineers?
Yes — Bentley is one of the largest employers of automation engineers in Cheshire. Their Crewe factory uses extensive PLC systems across the paint shop, body shop, wood shop, and final assembly. Bentley regularly recruits controls engineers and also uses specialist contractors for project work. A CPD accredited PLC qualification is an excellent foundation for applying.
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