Contract PLC Software Engineer

Samuel Frank Associates; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a PLC Software Engineer with current DV level security clearance to work onsite in Berkshire. Responsibilities include updating Siemens TIA Portal PLC software and carrying out installations and testing. Must be a British passport holder and have lived in the UK for the last 5 years. This is a contract position offering £55 per hour outside IR35 for a duration of 6 months.

Qualifications

• Must hold DV level security clearance.
• Must be a British passport holder and have lived in the UK for at least the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Update, modify, and configure existing Siemens TIA Portal PLC software.
• Carry out PLC software installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Work onsite near Reading from Monday to Friday.

Skills

Updating existing Siemens TIA Portal PLC software

Siemens PLC software installation, testing and commissioning

Experience writing on-site test documentation

Knowledge of Siemens SCALANCE

Job description

Overview

PLC Software Engineer – Security Cleared – Siemens – Berkshire – Contract – Outside IR35 – £55hr – 6 month contract

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Siemens PLC Software Engineer who has current DV level security clearance to work on site in Berkshire for at least 6 months.

Key aspects to the PLC Software Engineer position include;

Responsibilities

• The successful PLC Software Engineer will be responsible for updating, modifying and configuring existing Siemens TIA Portal PLC software and HMIs on the client’s site
• Carry out Siemens PLC software installation, testing and commissioning
• Knowledge of Siemens SCALANCE or Siemens Network Switches – ideal, not essential
• Experience of writing on-site test documentation
• You’ll need to be a British passport holder and have lived in the UK for at least the last 5 years and have current DV level security clearance
• If you’re an experienced Siemens PLC Software Engineer and have the required level of security clearance, but you’re not available for another 4-6 weeks, that could work. Whilst the preference is for someone to start asap, the end client is happy to wait if needs be.
• The role sits outside of the IR35 regulations
• The role requires the Engineer to work onsite Monday to Friday near Reading

The role is commutable from Newbury, Reading, Basingstoke, Bracknell and the surrounding areas.

The suggested postcode is to be used as a guide only.

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