PLC & Controls Engineer for Intralogistics – UK-wide

Innovate Recruitment Ltd

Greater London

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 83,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Innovate Recruitment Ltd in the UK-wide market is seeking experienced PLC/Controls Engineers to support intralogistics and manufacturing projects across the UK. The role covers PLC programming, testing, commissioning and fault finding in automated systems.

You will work from schematics and documentation, collaborate with electrical and commissioning teams, and may travel nationwide as required. This contract position offers varied start dates and competitive rates depending on experience.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a PLC/Controls/Automation Engineer.
Experience in intralogistics, automation, manufacturing or industrial environments.
Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills.
Experience with Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley or similar platforms.
Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.
Full UK driving licence; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

PLC programming, configuration, testing and commissioning of automated material handling and manufacturing systems.
Fault finding and diagnostics across PLC, HMI, controls and automation systems.
Supporting the commissioning and integration of conveyors, sortation, automated machinery and associated equipment.
Working from electrical schematics, control panels and technical documentation.
Software modifications, optimisation and system troubleshooting.
Supporting site acceptance testing and project handover.
Working closely with electrical, mechanical and commissioning teams.
Completing technical reports and site documentation.
Potential UK-wide travel with occasional overnight stays.