PLC & SCADA Training in Nottingham
CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for Nottingham Professionals
In-person at our Milton Keynes centre or live online from Nottingham
Industrial Automation in Nottingham
Nottingham and the East Midlands represent one of the UK's most productive manufacturing regions. The Boots pharmaceutical campus, the Nottingham Science Park, and the extensive industrial estates around Beeston and Colwick Park house a diverse range of manufacturers. Alliance Boots (now Walgreens Boots Alliance), Raleigh, and numerous pharmaceutical and FMCG companies maintain significant operations, creating strong demand for engineers with PLC and SCADA skills. Nottingham is just over an hour by train from our Milton Keynes training centre.
Key Industries in Nottingham
Major Employers
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Derby · Leicester · Mansfield · Beeston · Long Eaton · Ilkeston
The Automation Landscape in Nottingham
Nottingham's automation landscape is shaped by its strong pharmaceutical and FMCG manufacturing base. The Boots campus at Beeston, one of the largest integrated pharmaceutical production and distribution sites in Europe, uses extensive Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC systems across its production and automated warehouse operations. Reckitt Benckiser's Nottingham factories produce household products on high-speed automated lines. The Nottingham Science Park and BioCity incubator are also fostering biotech firms that require laboratory automation and process control expertise. Nearby, the East Midlands Distribution Centre corridor along the M1 features some of the UK's most advanced automated warehousing facilities.
Did You Know?
The Boots Beeston campus features one of Europe's largest automated high-bay warehouses, using over 200 Allen-Bradley PLCs to coordinate robotic picking, packing, and distribution of pharmaceutical products across the UK.
Career Outlook in Nottingham
Nottingham-area automation engineers earn £31,000-£48,000, with pharmaceutical sector roles often paying above average due to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements. Employers in the East Midlands increasingly seek engineers with combined PLC and data analytics skills as Industry 4.0 adoption grows. The region's proximity to Milton Keynes makes attending in-person training particularly convenient, offering a career advantage to local engineers.
Real Automation Projects in Nottingham
The skills you learn with EDWartens are directly applicable to these types of projects happening in and around Nottingham.
Boots Beeston automated warehouse PLC system upgrade and expansion
Reckitt Benckiser high-speed packaging line Siemens S7-1500 migration
Severn Trent Water Nottingham sewage treatment SCADA network upgrade
Games Workshop Nottingham miniature production moulding line automation
Our Courses
Training Programmes for Nottingham 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 Nottingham
The industrial automation sector in Nottinghamis 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 Nottingham
Nottingham Industry Demand
The Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Food & Drink sectors in Nottingham are actively investing in automation. Companies like Boots (Walgreens), Experian, 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 Nottingham 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 Boots (Walgreens) and Experian.
Flexible Delivery
Attend in-person at our Milton Keynes centre or join live online sessions from Nottingham.
Getting to Our Training Centre from Nottingham
Our training centre is located in Milton Keynes, easily accessible from Nottinghamby 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 Nottingham — FAQs
Is PLC training available in Nottingham?
Yes — EDWartens offers CPD accredited PLC training just over an hour from Nottingham 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 Nottingham?
Nottingham offers PLC engineering roles in pharmaceuticals (Boots, Reckitt), food & drink manufacturing, life sciences, and distribution automation. Salaries range from £31,000 for entry-level to £48,000+ for senior controls engineers in the pharmaceutical sector.
Why train in PLC skills if I'm based in Nottingham?
The East Midlands is one of the UK's most productive manufacturing regions, with the pharmaceutical, FMCG, and logistics sectors all investing heavily in automation. A CPD accredited PLC qualification significantly improves your employability and earning potential, especially with the region's growing demand for Industry 4.0 skills.
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