PLC Software Engineer

PLC Software Engineer
Based in Huddersfield with UK travel | Occasional International Travel
Monday - Thursday: 08:00-16:30 | Friday: 08:00-13:00
£50,000-£60,000 (+various overtime rates up to double time)

Are you an experienced PLC Software Engineer looking to join a dynamic team, with scope for international travel for work?

We're currently representing a global leader in combustion, process, automation, and control systems. They design, build, install and commission cutting-edge thermal process plant and electrical control systems for clients across the chemical, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, renewables, and engineering sectors.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Developing and testing PLC and HMI/SCADA software (primarily Siemens and Allen Bradley/Rockwell).
2. Designing industrial communication networks, with familiarity in protocols such as MODBUS and OPC.
3. Preparing key design documentation (I/O lists, FDS, SDI, SDS, FAT/SAT test plans).
4. Commissioning at client sites in the UK and occasionally overseas — including offshore work (full training provided).
5. Supporting sales, proposals, and project delivery teams with technical input, estimating, and equipment selection.

What You'll Bring:

1. A strong understanding of PLC/HMI/SCADA systems.
2. Experience in the chemical, petrochemical or oil & gas industries is desirable but not essential.
3. Familiarity with condition monitoring systems (e.g. Bentley Nevada, B&K, Emerson), Exor HMIs, IIoT, and Functional/Machine Safety would be advantageous.
4. Basic knowledge of Cyber Security would also be a plus.

What's On Offer:

1. Pension scheme (up to 6%)
2. 32 days holiday (including public holidays)
3. Free onsite parking
4. The opportunity to work on high-impact global projects with a forward-thinking and collaborative team

If you're a self-motivated software engineer who thrives on innovation and wants to make a real impact across industries, we'd love to hear from you!

Please apply via the link or email CVs direct to