PLC & SCADA Training in Leeds
CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for Leeds Professionals
In-person at our Milton Keynes centre or live online from Leeds
Industrial Automation in Leeds
Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire region have a proud engineering heritage that continues to thrive through modern advanced manufacturing. The Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership identifies manufacturing as a key growth sector, with major operations at the Aire Valley industrial zone and the White Rose industrial park. Companies like Emerson, ABB, and numerous mid-sized automation integrators in the region create steady demand for qualified PLC and SCADA professionals.
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The Automation Landscape in Leeds
Leeds' automation landscape centres on the Aire Valley industrial zone and the White Rose business park, where food manufacturers, packaging companies, and engineering firms operate increasingly automated facilities. Emerson's Leeds office serves as a major UK hub for process automation solutions, while ABB's local presence supports robotics integration across Yorkshire. The Temple Green waste-to-energy facility and Yorkshire Water's extensive treatment works across the region both depend on sophisticated SCADA networks. The Leeds City Region's Manufacturing Growth Programme is actively encouraging SME adoption of automation and Industry 4.0 technologies.
Did You Know?
The Aire Valley Enterprise Zone in Leeds is one of the UK's largest urban regeneration projects, transforming 400 acres of former industrial land into a modern manufacturing and logistics hub with extensive automated warehousing.
Career Outlook in Leeds
PLC engineers in Leeds and West Yorkshire typically earn £32,000-£50,000, with process control specialists at the upper end. The region's food and beverage sector is undergoing rapid automation, creating particular demand for engineers who can integrate vision systems and robotic palletising with PLC platforms. Employers value combined mechanical and controls skills — a PLC qualification on top of a mechanical background is a strong differentiator.
Real Automation Projects in Leeds
The skills you learn with EDWartens are directly applicable to these types of projects happening in and around Leeds.
Arla Foods Aylesbury Dairy high-speed bottling line PLC migration from S7-300 to S7-1500
Yorkshire Water Esholt wastewater treatment SCADA system upgrade
ASDA/Walmart distribution centre automated sortation system commissioning
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Wakefield canning line Allen-Bradley PLC integration
Our Courses
Training Programmes for Leeds 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 Leeds
The industrial automation sector in Leedsis 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 Leeds
Leeds Industry Demand
The Manufacturing, Engineering Services, Food & Beverage sectors in Leeds are actively investing in automation. Companies like Emerson, ABB, Arla Foods 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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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 Leeds 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 Emerson and ABB.
Flexible Delivery
Attend in-person at our Milton Keynes centre or join live online sessions from Leeds.
Getting to Our Training Centre from Leeds
Our training centre is located in Milton Keynes, easily accessible from Leedsby 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 Leeds — FAQs
Is PLC training available in Leeds?
Yes — EDWartens offers CPD accredited PLC training accessible from Leeds. You can attend in-person at our Milton Keynes centre (2.5 hours by train from Leeds station) or join live online sessions. The course covers Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA, HMI, and FactoryIO.
What PLC jobs are available in Leeds?
Leeds and West Yorkshire offer PLC engineering roles in food manufacturing (Arla, Coca-Cola), packaging, water treatment (Yorkshire Water), and general manufacturing. Salaries range from £32,000 for junior positions to £50,000+ for senior controls engineers.
Which PLC skills are most in demand in Leeds?
West Yorkshire employers most commonly seek Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1200/1500) and Allen-Bradley CompactLogix skills. Experience with SCADA platforms like Ignition or WinCC, combined with HMI design skills, makes candidates especially attractive to the region's food and process industries.
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