PLC Programmer

TXM Recruit; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit is seeking a PLC Programmer to design, program, commission and support automated intralogistics systems across the UK. The role focuses on Beckhoff TwinCAT PLCs, system integration and ongoing performance at customer sites.

You will travel to customer sites, work with Project Integration and Development teams, and occasionally visit the company headquarters in Germany. A degree in Electrical Engineering or technician training is required, plus a driving license.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or certified technician training.
• Knowledge of PLC programming (Beckhoff TwinCAT), fieldbus systems, and industrial networks.
• Willing to travel UK and international assignments.
• Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Program and configure the processes of integrated automation systems for a key UK customer.
• Carry out software commissioning activities as part of the team supporting this key account.
• Maintain the customer’s systems and implement/integrate system modifications with Project Integration and Development teams.
• Deliver training sessions to customers and the Service organization.
• Support the Support team in troubleshooting software issues and operational errors.
• Work primarily at customer sites in the UK, with visits to our headquarters in Germany and potential home-based work.

Skills

PLC programming

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or certified technician training

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Fieldbus systems

Industrial networks

Job description

PLC Programmer

UK Wide

Competitive Salary

We are currently recruiting a PLC Programmer on behalf of a leading client specialising in automated intralogistics solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled team responsible for programming, commissioning and supporting advanced automation systems within large-scale automated warehouses across the UK.

Working primarily with Beckhoff PLCs and TwinCAT software, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful installation, integration and ongoing performance of automated systems at customer sites. You will also provide technical support, troubleshoot software issues and implement system modifications following installation.

The role offers a varied working environment, combining hands‑on technical work at customer sites with collaboration across project integration, development and service teams. You will also have the opportunity to visit the company's headquarters in Germany and work from home when operationally suitable.

Your responsibilities

• You will program and configure the various processes of our integrated automation systems, primarily for one of our key customers in the UK.
• You will carry out software commissioning activities as part of the team supporting this key account.
• You will be responsible for maintaining the customer’s systems and implementing as well as integrating system modifications in close collaboration with our Project Integration and Development teams.
• You will share your expertise by delivering training sessions to both our customer and our Service organization.
• You will support our Support team in troubleshooting system-specific software issues and operational errors.
• Your work will be based primarily at our key customer's sites in the UK, with regular visits to our headquarters in Germany and the opportunity to work partly from home.

Ideal Experience

• You have successfully completed a degree in Electrical Engineering or further training as a certified technician.
• You will ideally have knowledge of PLC programming (Beckhoff TwinCAT), fieldbus systems, and industrial networks.
• You enjoy travelling and are willing to work on UK and in the future international assignments.
• You have a driver’s license.

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunity employer. If you have specific needs or require assistance or reasonable adjustments during the selection process due to a disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to accommodate you. INDUK