PLC & SCADA Training in Swindon
CPD Accredited Industrial Automation Training for Swindon Professionals
In-person at our Milton Keynes centre or live online from Swindon
Industrial Automation in Swindon
Swindon has a strong automotive and engineering heritage, historically centred around the Honda manufacturing plant and the Great Western Railway works. While Honda's South Marston plant has transitioned, the site and surrounding industrial areas continue to attract advanced manufacturing investment. BMW's Pressings facility, Catalent Pharma Solutions, and Patheon by Thermo Fisher maintain significant automated manufacturing operations. The M4 corridor location and proximity to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory at Porton Down add further demand for automation skills.
Key Industries in Swindon
Major Employers
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The Automation Landscape in Swindon
Swindon's automation landscape reflects its automotive and pharmaceutical manufacturing heritage. While the Honda plant at South Marston has closed, the 370-acre site is being redeveloped for advanced manufacturing and logistics, maintaining the automation skill demand. BMW's Pressings facility at Swindon produces body panels for MINI and other models using massive PLC-controlled hydraulic press lines. Catalent and Patheon (Thermo Fisher) operate pharmaceutical production lines requiring GMP-compliant automation. The nearby Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) at Porton Down uses automated testing and laboratory systems. Johnson Matthey's Swindon catalyst production facility runs continuous process automation systems for automotive emission control products.
Did You Know?
BMW's Swindon Pressings plant uses PLC-controlled progressive die stamping presses that exert up to 2,500 tonnes of force, forming flat steel sheets into complex 3D car body panels in just 6 seconds per stroke with millimetre precision.
Career Outlook in Swindon
Swindon automation engineers earn £30,000-£48,000, with BMW and pharmaceutical roles at the premium end. The redevelopment of the Honda site into a multi-tenant advanced manufacturing park is expected to create new automation jobs. Swindon's location on the M4 corridor gives engineers access to both the Bristol aerospace cluster and the Thames Valley technology corridor, making PLC skills highly transferable across the region.
Real Automation Projects in Swindon
The skills you learn with EDWartens are directly applicable to these types of projects happening in and around Swindon.
BMW Pressings Swindon stamping line PLC and press control system upgrade
Catalent Swindon pharmaceutical blister packaging line automation commissioning
Johnson Matthey catalyst production continuous process SCADA modernisation
Former Honda site new-tenant manufacturing line turnkey PLC installation
Our Courses
Training Programmes for Swindon 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 Swindon
The industrial automation sector in Swindonis 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 Swindon
Swindon Industry Demand
The Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, Defence sectors in Swindon are actively investing in automation. Companies like BMW Pressings, Catalent, Patheon (Thermo Fisher) 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 Swindon 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 BMW Pressings and Catalent.
Flexible Delivery
Attend in-person at our Milton Keynes centre or join live online sessions from Swindon.
Getting to Our Training Centre from Swindon
Our training centre is located in Milton Keynes, easily accessible from Swindonby 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 Swindon — FAQs
Is PLC training available in Swindon?
Yes — EDWartens offers CPD accredited PLC training accessible from Swindon. Our Milton Keynes centre is 1.5 hours by train, or you can join live online sessions. The course covers Siemens TIA Portal, SCADA, HMI, and FactoryIO.
What PLC jobs are available in Swindon?
Swindon offers PLC engineering roles at BMW Pressings, pharmaceutical manufacturers (Catalent, Patheon), chemical processing (Johnson Matthey), and the redeveloping Honda site. Salaries range from £30,000 for entry-level to £48,000+ for senior controls engineers.
Has the Honda closure affected automation jobs in Swindon?
The Honda closure was significant, but the site's redevelopment as a multi-tenant manufacturing park, combined with ongoing operations at BMW, Catalent, and Johnson Matthey, means automation skills remain in strong demand. Many former Honda automation engineers have successfully transitioned to other local employers.
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