Programmable Logic Controller Programmer (PLC Programmer)

Programmable Logic Controller Programmer (PLC Programmer) in Moss Bank, Widnes (WA8), WA8 0AA | ATA Recruitment Search Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Senior EC&I Engineer Morson Edge Mosside Caravan Park, Warrington (WA3), WA3 Market related 1 week ago EC&I Engineer JAM Recruitment Ltd Warrington (WA1) £45000 - £60000 per annum 2 days ago Controls Engineer CRESSIDA CONSULTING LTD Warrington (WA1) From £60,000 to £65,000 per annum 2 weeks ago Electrical Design Engineer Binnies UK Ltd Chester (CH1) 1 week ago HGV Class 1 Drivers ctrg Cledford, Middlewich (CW10), CW10 £17.47 - £32.44 per hour + Weekly pay 5 days ago Senior SI Engineer (Penketh) Mactech Energy Group Cheshire £45k - 55k per year 3 days ago Controls Technician E3 Recruitment Warrington (WA1) £40000.00 - £45000.00 per annum 2 weeks ago Maintenance Engineer Venatu Recruitment Group Runcorn, Cheshire, Runc £40k - 45k per year 3 days ago Electrical Engineer ReAgent Chemicals Runcorn (WA7) £40000 per annum 1 month ago EC&I Technician Pioneer Selection Patricroft, Manchester (M30), M30 £48,240 per year 3 days ago Senior EC&I Engineer Morson Edge Mosside Caravan Park, Warrington (WA3), WA3 Market related 1 week ago EC&I Engineer JAM Recruitment Ltd Warrington (WA1) £45000 - £60000 per annum 2 days ago Controls Engineer CRESSIDA CONSULTING LTD Warrington (WA1) From £60,000 to £65,000 per annum 2 weeks ago Electrical Design Engineer Binnies UK Ltd Chester (CH1) 1 week ago HGV Class 1 Drivers ctrg Cledford, Middlewich (CW10), CW10 £17.47 - £32.44 per hour + Weekly pay 5 days ago Senior SI Engineer (Penketh) Mactech Energy Group Cheshire £45k - 55k per year 3 days ago Controls Technician E3 Recruitment Warrington (WA1) £40000.00 - £45000.00 per annum 2 weeks ago Maintenance Engineer Venatu Recruitment Group Runcorn, Cheshire, Runc £40k - 45k per year 3 days ago Electrical Engineer ReAgent Chemicals Runcorn (WA7) £40000 per annum 1 month ago EC&I Technician Pioneer Selection Patricroft, Manchester (M30), M30 £48,240 per year 3 days ago Programmable Logic Controller Programmer (PLC Programmer) ATA Recruitment View Profile Moss Bank, Widnes (WA8), WA8 0AA Permanent Published: 1 day ago £50,000 to £60,000 Programmable Logic Controller Programmer (PLC Programmer) ATA Recruitment Software Engineer – Industrial Automation (Material Handling & Controls) Sector: Aviation Security Screening Systems Location: North West UK (must be based in NW) Travel: Occasional (approx. 1 trip per month) Type : Full-time | Permanent / Temp-to-Perm considered Salary: TBC Overview We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in industrial automation and material handling systems to support the development and deployment of advanced conveyor-based solutions used within aviation security environments. This role sits within a specialist engineering environment delivering automated passenger screening lane systems deployed globally. Candidates must have very specific hands-on experience in PLC-based automation, conveyors, and commissioning environments—this is not a process industry role. Key Focus Areas Automated material handling systems (conveyors, robotics integration) PLC-based control systems supporting high-throughput environments Airport security screening lane automation System commissioning, support, and on-site troubleshooting Must-Have Requirements (Critical – please read carefully) We are only considering candidates who meet all or most of the following: North West UK based (essential) Strong experience in material handling systems Conveyors Robotics integration Automated movement systems ? Not process industry (no pumps, chemicals, oil & gas, etc.) Willingness to travel internationally occasionally (approx. once per month) Strong Siemens PLC experience (primary requirement) Proven hands-on commissioning and field support experience Factory acceptance testing (FAT) Site installation & commissioning (SAT) Fault-finding in live environments Additional Requirements Strong understanding of industrial automation software/control systems Ability to read and interpret technical electrical/mechanical drawings Confident troubleshooting skills in live system environments Comfortable working across engineering and commissioning phases Strong communication skills for site/customer interaction Siemens PLC expertise + commissioning background Real material handling / conveyor automation experience Willingness to travel internationally NW UK location requirement What’s on Offer Work on cutting-edge aviation security automation systems International project exposure (airport environments) High-technology, real-world deployed systems (not R&D only) Strong long-term project pipeline in a niche sector Opportunity to work across full system lifecycle (build → test → deploy → support) ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation In Short Industry Staffing and Recruitment Founded 1963 Location Derbyshire, England Company size 50 - 199 About Us ATA Recruitment is far more than just an engineering recruitment agency. As part of the RTC Group, an AIM-listed recruitment group, ATA Recruitment provides high-quality technical recruitment solutions to the manufacturing and engineering sectors. Working as an engineering recruitment partner supporting businesses across the UK and Europe, ATA has over 50 years’ of experience and a strong track record of attracting and recruiting the best engineering talent for our clients. Our regional offices which are strategically located in Leicester and Leeds each have dedicated market-experts to ensure we deliver excellence to both our clients and candidates. Manufacturing Recruitment ATA is an engineering recruitment partner to the UK's largest manufacturers, working with businesses to achieve their goals including increased production to reduced downtime. We don't simply recruit within manufacturing, we completely immerse ourselves in the sector to ensure that we maintain an understanding of the marketplace and continue to find the best talent for our clients and opportunities for our candidates. Engineering Recruitment We pride ourselves on our thorough recruitment processes that allow us to source the engineers that other recruiters may fail to find. We completely understand the urgency of your hiring needs, and the influencing factors in your job search. Working with ATA means that you can both condense your supply chain and hire more efficiently. Our can-do attitude and true sector expertise make ATA the only partner you will need for your engineering recruitment requirements. Work For Us The 'ATA Way' is our way of working - it is a set of values that our recruiters use to ensure that they provide a great service to our candidates and clients. We believe in promoting internally! Our progression is mapped out from the beginning and is based solely on performance. From day one, you will know exactly what is required from you to enable you to develop. Although our progression is structured, there are various routes available depending on where your strengths lie. 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