Software Engineer

HR GO Recruitment
St. Neots, United Kingdom
2 days ago
£50,000 pa

Salary

£50,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Posted
29 May 2026 (2 days ago)

Benefits

39-hour working week Monday-Thursday: 08:30-17:00 Friday: 08:30-16:00

Software Engineer - Industrial Automation & Control Systems

£50,000+ DOE | St Neots / Huntingdon area| Permanent | Full-Time

We're recruiting for a Software Engineer to join a leading manufacturer of specialist industrial processing equipment.

Working as part of a skilled small software team, you'll be responsible for developing, programming and supporting software for industrial machinery and control systems, worldwide, helping to deliver reliable and innovative automation solutions which includes programming robotics.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and support software for industrial processing equipment and control systems.
  • Program and maintain PLC, HMI and PC-based control systems.
  • Diagnose and resolve software and control-related issues.
  • Support machine commissioning, testing and continuous improvement activities.
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation.
  • Work closely with electrical and mechanical engineering teams on new and existing projects.

Skills & Experience

  • Experience with industrial automation or control systems.
  • Familiar with PLC ST and HMI control programming knowledge.
  • High level PC programming experience with languages such as C#, C++, Java, VB, Python or similar.
  • Familiarity with industrial communications and machine control.
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
  • Exposure to automated machinery is advantageous.

What's on Offer?

  • Salary of £50,000+ depending on experience
  • 39-hour working week
  • Monday-Thursday: 08:30-17:00
  • Friday: 08:30-16:00
  • Permanent position with a growing engineering business
  • Opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging projects

Location:

St Neots/Huntingdon area (own transport required due to site location).

To apply, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.


HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.

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