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Based in Huddersfield with UK travel | Occasional International Travel
Monday – Thursday: 08:00–16:30 | Friday: 08:00–13:00
£50,000-£60,000 (+various overtime rates up to double time)
Are you an experienced PLC Software Engineer looking to join a dynamic team, with scope for international travel for work?
We're currently representing a global leader in combustion, process, automation, and control systems. They design, build, install and commission cutting-edge thermal process plant and electrical control systems for clients across the chemical, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, renewables, and engineering sectors.
What You'll Be Doing
* Developing and testing PLC and HMI/SCADA software (primarily Siemens and Allen Bradley/Rockwell).
* Designing industrial communication networks, with familiarity in protocols such as MODBUS and OPC.
* Preparing key design documentation (I/O lists, FDS, SDI, SDS, FAT/SAT test plans).
* Commissioning at client sites in the UK and occasionally overseas — including offshore work (full training provided).
* Supporting sales, proposals, and project delivery teams with technical input, estimating, and equipment selection.
What You'll Bring
* A strong understanding of PLC/HMI/SCADA systems.
* Experience in the chemical, petrochemical or oil & gas industries is desirable but not essential.
* Familiarity with condition monitoring systems (e.g. Bentley Nevada, B&K, Emerson), Exor HMIs, IIoT, and Functional/Machine Safety would be advantageous.
* Basic knowledge of Cyber Security would also be a plus.
What's On Offer
* Pension scheme (up to 6%)
* 32 days holiday (including public holidays)
* Free onsite parking
* The opportunity to work on high-impact global projects with a forward-thinking and collaborative team
If you're a self-motivated software engineer who thrives on innovation and wants to make a real impact across industries, we'd love to hear from you!
Please apply via the link or email CVs direct to
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Software Development
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