Software / PLC Engineer – South Manchester / Cheshire
Salary: £35,000–£40,000 (DOE - flexibility considered for candidates with experience in .NET, C# and PLC programming )
A well-established automation and machinery manufacturer in South Manchester is looking for a Software / PLC Engineer to join its growing controls and automation team.
The company builds bespoke industrial automation systems and collaborates closely with external partners for advanced software (.NET / C#) projects. They’re now strengthening their internal capability and looking for someone who enjoys hands-on controls work- debugging, testing and improving existing PLC code.
The role
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Supporting, debugging and modifying existing PLC programs (Siemens / Allen Bradley).
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Testing, commissioning and troubleshooting control systems.
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Collaborating with mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure system performance and reliability.
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Working with external software partners on larger integrations.
What you’ll bring
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Background in PLC programming, controls engineering, or automation maintenance (industrial machinery, robotics, or process equipment).
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Ability to read and interpret ladder logic and structured text.
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Confident troubleshooting and problem-solving.
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Ideal for someone moving from a Service, Applications, or Controls Technician role.
You’ll join a business that values initiative, teamwork and a practical approach- offering variety, technical challenge, and steady development.
Cressida Consulting Ltd is acting as an employment agency for this role.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
We operate in line with the Employment Agencies Act 1973, Conduct Regulations 2003, and UK GDPR, and will only share your details with a client once we have your explicit consent.
Keywords: PLC Engineer, Controls Engineer, Software Engineer, Automation Engineer, Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley, Rockwell, Ladder Logic, Control Systems, Industrial Automation, Machinery, Robotics, SCADA, HMI, Electrical Design, Cheshire, Manchester, North West