About us
Ready to safeguard your shop-floor and leave downtime behind? Scantime’s hands-on PLC training gives you the skills and confidence you need to work safely and efficiently on today’s fast-paced shop-floors.
We’re only just getting started on our journey
2000+
Engineers trained
500+
PLC courses delivered
250+
5-star reviews
50+
Years of experience
Our Goal
We understand how important it is for engineers to be able to work with PLCs safely and efficiently. We’re working to establish a recognised standard in PLC training, so everyone from newly-qualified to time-served engineers can safely fault-find and maintain the PLCs within their production environment.
“PLCs are becoming more and more prevalent on shop-floors. It’s becoming more and more of a necessity for today’s engineers to know how they work.” Chris Simm, Managing Director
Our History
Scantime was founded in 2004. Our Chair, David Simm, applied his wealth of experience as a controls engineer to design and develop each of our PLC training courses, with a particular focus on health and safety.
“We believe that PLC training should be engaging and relevant to an engineer’s work environment. We also believe this training should be accessible to any engineer who is expected to work on automated control systems.” David Simm, Chair
Accreditations
All Scantime PLC training courses are City & Guilds Assured and EAL-recognised. Each course is packed full of the practical skills you need to handle real-world shop-floor scenarios safely and with confidence.
Our Team
Meet our team
Our philosophy is simple — hire a team of diverse, passionate people and foster a culture that empowers you to do your best work.
David Simm
Founder & Chair
With over 50 years of experience in engineering, David started working with PLCs in 1982. In 2004, he founded Scantime to offer comprehensive PLC training. His extensive hands-on expertise and dedication to staying at the forefront of this ever-evolving field sets him apart.
Chris Simm
Managing Director
At 15, Chris joined the family business, learning PLCs through his dad’s mentorship. Now, with over 16 years of experience, he has developed control systems for industry giants like GE Aviation and Schlumberger and has trained thousands of engineers.
Joe Reynolds
Client Account Manager
Joe is our dedicated Client Account Manager, responsible for managing relationships with both new and existing clients. Whether you're just getting started with us or are a long-standing client, Joe is here to help you achieve your training objectives with Scantime.
Nathan Ramsahai
Automation Tutor
With over 13 years of automation design and development for Magna Exteriors, Nathan jonied the team in 2025 to help deliver our training using his extensive experience to help make the difficult subjects easy to understand.
Jay UR
Automation Tutor
One of our newest (and youngest) automation tutors. After completing internships at Siemens and Rockwell, Jay is keen to grow his experience in delivering our PLC training. If you don't see him in the classroom, you'll probably find him in the gym!
Alan Turner
Automation Tutor
Alan, a seasoned MIET Electrical and Control Engineer with 40+ years' experience, excels in hazardous area training, functional safety, and PLC troubleshooting. Military-trained and a Newcastle United fan, he's always ready for some friendly Sunderland banter!
Jamal Hussain
Electrical & Controls Engineer
Jamal plays a crucial role in our Automation department, contributing to the development of control systems for our clients. Whether he's working on refurbishing a system older than himself or troubleshooting a malfunctioning one, his expertise proves invaluable to the team.
Maiken Davidson
Administrative Assistant
With a keen eye for detail, unwavering organisational prowess, and a knack for keeping things running seamlessly, Maiken plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of our day-to-day operations.
Ranjith Rosa
Quality Control Administrator
Ranjith, our diligent Quality Assurance Associate, plays a pivotal role in upholding our commitment to excellence. With a keen eye for detail, Ranjith oversees all training documentation, ensuring that every aspect meets the highest standards and regulatory requirements.
Professor John Lockey
Director of Education
John helps further our role in the educational sector, working with schools and colleges/universities throughout the UK. As an Electrical and Electronic Engineer with experience in a range of Industrial and Academic roles, John's worked across a number of sectors including Marine, Electronics and Microelectronics.
Careers
Our team is growing. Join us?
Life’s too short for breakdowns.
Looking for a fulfilling career in a fast-moving industry? We want to hear from you.
We’re always looking to expand our team to help us provide a high-quality first-class service to our clients. Explore the current opportunities in our automation and training departments on our careers page
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