Software Controls Engineer

ATA Recruitment; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Software Controls Engineer for a contract role in West Yorkshire. This position involves developing PLC control software for automated machinery and providing on-site support during commissioning. Candidates should have experience with Beckhoff PLC programming and a solid understanding of associated techniques. The contract is outside IR35 with a reputable project-based company offering competitive pay.

Benefits

Highly reputable project-based company

State of the art facilities

Outside IR35 contract

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Beckhoff PLC programming and commissioning.
• Solid knowledge of structured text, ladder logic, and function block programming.
• Practical experience with Beckhoff hardware setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Developing and modifying PLC control software for automated machinery.
• Providing on-site support during machine commissioning.
• Translating customer specifications into compliant software solutions.
• Collaborating with project teams to achieve milestones.

Skills

Beckhoff PLC programming

Structured text programming

Ladder logic programming

Function block programming

Automation environments

Job description

Software Controls Engineer

West Yorkshire

£50.00 - £55.00 p/h DOE (Outside IR35)

Initial 1 month contract

Commissioning / PLC Programming / Automation / Commissioning

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Software Controls Engineer (Contractor) based in West Yorkshire with a key client who requires support on the commissioning of automation machinery. This position is an initial 1-month job however there may be scope for other project work.

Responsibilities

• Developing and modifying PLC control software for a range of automated machinery.
• Providing on-site support during machine commissioning and system integration.
• Translating customer specifications and regulatory requirements into compliant, high-quality software solutions.
• Working collaboratively with project teams to achieve key milestones and maintain clear, accurate progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Beckhoff PLC programming and commissioning within automation environments.
• Solid knowledge of structured text, ladder logic, and function block programming techniques.Practical experience with Beckhoff hardware setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Benefits

• Highly reputable project-based company
• State of the art facilities
• Outside IR35 contract

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.