PLC / Controls Engineers – Contract
CV-LibrarySunderland, Tyne & WearcontractPosted: 2 September 2026
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Location: UK-wide/London/Home Counties
Job Type: Contract
Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start: Variable
We are looking for experienced PLC / Controls Engineers to support intralogistics and manufacturing projects across the UK.
The Role
* 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.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a PLC / Controls / Automation Engineer.
* Experience within intralogistics, automation, manufacturing or industrial environments is ideal.
* Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
* Experience with Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley or similar PLC platforms.
* Good understanding of industrial automation, controls and electrical systems.
* Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Flexible to travel and work away when required.
Apply now with your CV for upcoming UK projects
Location: UK-wide/London/Home Counties
Job Type: Contract
Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start: Variable
We are looking for experienced PLC / Controls Engineers to support intralogistics and manufacturing projects across the UK.
The Role
* 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.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a PLC / Controls / Automation Engineer.
* Experience within intralogistics, automation, manufacturing or industrial environments is ideal.
* Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
* Experience with Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley or similar PLC platforms.
* Good understanding of industrial automation, controls and electrical systems.
* Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Flexible to travel and work away when required.
Apply now with your CV for upcoming UK projects