PLC Software Engineer

Appcast Enterprise
Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Last month
£47,600 – £61,000 pa

Salary

£47,600 – £61,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
3 May 2026 (Last month)

Description

Responsible for the successful execution of code development for PLC(s) within our client base / organization. You must be able to work independently or as part of a team. You will need to be able to manage your time efficiently to meet scheduled dates.

Your job could entail periods of time away from the office/home during project implementation, standby and supporting the customer. As part of a global company, you may be required to work remotely both in the UK and worldwide.

There will be a requirement to work some weekends as well as potential nights to support our customer projects which may entail aggressive deadlines during project implementation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Technical

  • Develop PLC code from drawings or to a customer’s specification.
  • PLC Software development.
  • Onsite commissioning and I/O testing / Setup.
  • Compliance to functional safety and standards.

Time Management

  • Should be effective in planning and achieving goals / objectives in the required time frame.
  • Should be able to work effectively to pressurised deadlines.
  • Comply with the company time and attendance procedures.
  • Monitor and work to project budget deadlines.

Communication

  • Excellent command of spoken and written English.
  • Good at communication and writing skills including the ability to communicate at a detailed level with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Managing of subcontract design resource to ensure quality of delivery.
  • Should be effective in presenting ideas.
  • Be able to deliver progress status reports.

Team Working

  • Liaise with associated stakeholder e.g., Project management, Engineering, Installation Teams.
  • Liaise with End User / Customer on a technical level.

Cross Functional Working

  • Continually build relationships with internal stakeholders to achieve the successful completion of projects.

Health & Safety

  • Always follow and promote Group and Company policies and procedures.
  • Ensure all Company equipment and personal PPE are properly used, as required by the specific sites you visit.

Equality

  • Fully understand and always adhere to the Company’s Equality Policy at all times.

Skills & Attributes

  • Rockwell RS Logix 5, 500 & 5000.
  • Rockwell Studio 5000
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project. PowerPoint and Visio are preferable.
  • Knowledge of Power & Free Conveyor Systems
  • Ignition SCADA
  • Emulate 3D

Experience

  • Solid experience of Automation.
  • Previous experience in a similar working environment.
  • Wide ranging technical background.

Previous experience in all or some of the following areas:

  • Aerospace
  • Mechanical/material handling
  • Conveyor systems
  • Pneumatics
  • Hydraulics
  • Robotics
  • Control systems
  • Logistics

Qualifications

  • Driving Licence.
  • Any relevant engineering qualification.

Other

  • Valid Passport.

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Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

£47,600.00-£61,000.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at .

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants wi

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