Software Controls Engineer in Leeds

Energy Jobline ZR; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy job board is seeking an experienced Software Controls Engineer for an initial one-month contract in West Yorkshire, offering £50.00 - £55.00 per hour. This role involves developing PLC control software, providing commissioning support, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Beckhoff PLC programming and automation environments, along with a solid knowledge of programming techniques. Additional project work may be available.

Benefits

Highly reputable project-based company

State of the art facilities

Outside IR35 contract

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in PLC programming and commissioning.
• Solid knowledge of programming techniques.
• Practical experience with hardware setup and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Developing and modifying PLC control software for automated machinery.
• Providing on-site support during commissioning.
• Translating specifications into compliant software solutions.
• Collaborating with project teams for progress reporting.

Skills

Beckhoff PLC programming

Structured text programming

Ladder logic programming

Function block programming

Hardware setup and troubleshooting

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide. We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

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 / Attributes

• 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 gender, race, disability, age, marriage and civil partnership, maternity, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.

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