CODESYS Control System Engineer - Contract

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a remote Control System Engineer for a 4-month contract. The ideal candidate has experience with Codesys, PLC programming, and control system integration. Responsibilities include upgrading communication systems and testing control software on live machines. Occasional visits to the Glasgow office are required. Competitive hourly rates up to £75 are offered.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in an automation environment.
• Ability to test PLC code on live machines.

Responsibilities

• Upgrade and improve a machine communication system.
• Update existing control software to the latest functions.
• Test PLC code to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Codesys experience

PLC programming

Control system integration

Troubleshooting control systems

Tools

Git

Job description

Contract Role - Codesys Control System Engineer (Remote, Outside IR35)

Our client requires a Control System Engineer with CODESYS experience to support a machine communications upgrade project. This is a remote contract role with occasional visits to the Glasgow office. An interview can be arranged quickly.

• Role: Control System Engineer (Codesys)
• Rate: Up to £75 per hour (Outside IR35)
• Contract: 4 months initially
• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: Remote (occasional Glasgow visits)

You’ll work on upgrading and improving a machine communication system (Hermes version 1.0 to version 1.6/1.7). This is not a greenfield build. You’ll update existing control software, upgrade to the latest functions, and test PLC code on live machines to ensure smooth operation.

This role suits someone confident in Codesys, PLC programming, and control system integration, with hands‑on testing experience in an automation environment.

Skills required:

• Codesys experience
• PLC programming and IEC (phone number removed) Structured Text knowledge
• Experience developing and testing control software on live systems
• Comfortable troubleshooting real‑world control systems

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Hermes 1.6 or similar communication protocols
• Experience with Git
• Background in automation, mechatronics, or control system engineering
• Some exposure to HMI (Android Java/XML)

If you’re an experienced Codesys Control System Engineer looking for your next automation contract then apply.