PLC Automation Engineer

Hartland Recruitment & Advertising Limited; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment firm is seeking an Automation Engineer to work on PLC, HMI, and SCADA-controlled systems. The role offers a competitive base salary of approximately £44,000, paid overtime, and a total package of £54,000-£55,000. Ideal candidates will have experience with PLC platforms like Rockwell Automation and Siemens, and enjoy tackling industrial automation challenges. A £5,000 car allowance and benefits are included.

Benefits

Car allowance of £5,000

Profit share scheme

Pension and holidays

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with PLC platforms such as Rockwell Automation / Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron.
• Enjoy solving industrial automation issues.
• Motivated by variety and technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Work with various manufacturers, identifying and resolving faults in PLC, HMI, and SCADA-controlled systems.
• Engage in diverse systems and challenges that enhance skills.

Skills

PLC platforms knowledge

Problem-solving in industrial automation

Familiarity with Siemens, Omron, Rockwell Automation

Job description

Automation Engineer - PLC Diagnostics & Support

Location: M62 Corridor – Runcorn, St Helens, Warrington, Altrincham, Salford, Manchester, Huddersfield

Salary: £44,000 base + paid overtime + out-of-hours pay + profit share

Total Package: £54,000-£55,000 + £5,000 car allowance + benefits

Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent
Driving Licence: Required
Sponsorship: Not available for UK work permits

The Role

Put your PLC software diagnostics skills to work in a role where no two days are the same. You'll be working with a variety of manufacturers, identifying and resolving faults in PLC, HMI, and SCADA‑controlled systems. The diversity of systems and challenges will stretch your skills and keep the work engaging.

About You

• Comfortable working with PLC platforms such as Rockwell Automation / Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron, and others
• Enjoy solving industrial automation issues
• Possibly already working in‑house as an Automation Engineer and looking to expand your experience
• Motivated by variety and technical challenges

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary of around £44,000
• Paid overtime and additional compensation for out‑of‑hours work
• Profit share scheme
• Total earnings of £54K-£55K
• £5K car allowance
• Pension, holidays, and other benefits

Ideal Location

Candidates based along the M62 corridor are ideally placed for customer site access. Locations such as Runcorn, St Helens, Warrington, Altrincham, Salford, Manchester, and Huddersfield are all suitable.

Interested?

Contact Mark Burnard at Hartland Recruitment for more details.