Software Controls Engineer in West Yorkshire

Energy Jobline CVL; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is looking for a Software Controls Engineer in West Yorkshire. You will develop PLC control software, provide on-site support, and collaborate with project teams. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Beckhoff PLC programming and automation environments. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to work in a highly reputable project-based company with state-of-the-art facilities.

Benefits

Highly reputable project-based company

State of the art facilities

Outside IR35 contract

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Beckhoff PLC programming

Structured text

Ladder logic

Function block programming

Hardware setup and troubleshooting

Job description

Software Controls Engineer

Location: West Yorkshire

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

Contract: Initial 1‑month contract (potential for further 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

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