Plc Programmer

MoveATech
Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Today
£45 – £46 ph

Salary

£45 – £46 ph

Job Type
Contract
Work Pattern
Shift-work
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
12 May 2026 (Today)

PLC Programmers – 2 x Contract Roles (Immediate Start)

Location: North of England (between Leeds and York)

Rate: £45 per hour (Outside IR35)

Contract Length: 8–12 weeks

Shift Pattern: Double day shift – 06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00

Start Date: Immediate

Overview

We are currently seeking two highly experienced PLC Programmers to support ongoing automation and machinery projects within a busy manufacturing environment in the North of England. These are short-term contract roles with an immediate start available.

The positions are suited to strong, hands-on automation engineers who are confident working in fast-paced industrial environments and delivering robust control system solutions under tight deadlines.

Role 1: Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 PLC Programmer

We are looking for a specialist with strong experience in:

* Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 development and commissioning

* Delivery of complex automation and control systems

* PLC programming, debugging, and optimisation

* Integration with industrial systems and field devices

* Working within multidisciplinary engineering teams

Candidates should have a proven track record of delivering complex automation projects from design through to commissioning, ideally within high-performance manufacturing or production environments.

Role 2: Allen Bradley Studio 5000 PLC Programmer

We are seeking an experienced Allen Bradley engineer with:

* Strong expertise in Studio 5000 / Logix 5000 PLC systems

* Background in packaging machinery or automated production lines

* PLC programming, fault finding, and system optimisation

* Experience with conveyors, robotics, or high-speed packaging systems

* Ability to diagnose and resolve live machine control issues efficiently

Candidate Requirements (Both Roles)

The ideal candidates will demonstrate:

* Significant experience across industrial automation and PLC systems

* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities

* Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, or similar environments

* Ability to work independently and deliver to tight deadlines

* Strong communication skills when working with engineering and production teams

* A broad and diverse automation background is highly desirable

Working Pattern

* Double day shift rotation:

* 06:00 – 14:00

* 14:00 – 22:00

* Full-time on-site requirement

Package

* £45 per hour

* Outside IR35

* 8–12 week contract

* Immediate start available

* No expenses, all in rate

Additional Information

These are excellent opportunities for experienced PLC Programmers looking for well-paid short-term contract work within a technically challenging environment. Candidates with exposure to multiple PLC platforms and complex automation systems will be highly advantageous

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