Software engineer

PLC Software Engineer – Industrial Automation (Material Handling & Controls)

Location: North West UK (must be based in the region)
Type: 6-Month Contract → Permanent (Full-time)
Salary: £60,000 – £80,000
On-site: 5 days per week (38 hours) with global travel required

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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced PLC Software Engineer to join a specialist engineering team delivering advanced automated material handling systems used in aviation security environments worldwide.

This is a hands-on role focused on the development, commissioning, and support of high-throughput conveyor-based systems used in airport passenger screening lanes. You will play a key role across the full system lifecycle—from design, develop straight through to global deployment commissioning and on-site support.

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Key Responsibilities of the PLC Software Engineer:

1. Develop and maintain PLC control systems for automated conveyor and material handling solutions
2. Support integration of robotics and automated movement systems
3. Perform on-site commissioning, installation, and system optimisation
4. Diagnose and resolve faults in live operational environments