Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 per year Requirements: Experience in Automation and PLC programming Proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal Familiarity with Rockwell and Allen-Bradley systems Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Responsibilities: Develop and maintain control software for automation systems Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware issues Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize production processes Conduct testing and validation of control systems Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards Technologies: Hardware PLC Support More: We are a well-established UK manufacturer operating within a fast-paced production environment. We are looking for an experienced Software Controls Engineer for a 3-6 month contract with a competitive pay rate of £45.00 – £55.00 p/h, depending on experience. Our facilities are located across Liverpool, Wigan, St Helens, Warrington, and Bolton. Join our team and contribute to exciting projects in automation! last updated 19 week of 2026