PLC / Controls Engineers

Innovate Recruitment
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Last week
£45 – £55 ph

Salary

£45 – £55 ph

Job Type
Contract
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Posted
2 Sep 2026 (Last week)

PLC / Controls Engineers – Contract

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

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