PLC Service Engineer (Contract – 10 Weeks)

Location: Midlands (Telford and Nottinghamshire based)
Contract Length: Approximately 10 weeks with potential extensions

Rate - £45ph to £50ph Outside IR35 LTD

Working Pattern:

• 1 week of night on call only 6pm to 6am Monday to Sunday
• 1 week of days on call 6am to 6pm Monday to Sunday
• Followed by 2 weeks on days Monday to Friday 8am till 5pm of which they will be assisting with commissioning of systems or other service works required

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced PLC Service Engineer to support automation and conveyor systems across the Midlands region. This is a primarily remote-based role, with engineers responding to site callouts as required.

• During the on call shifts the engineer isn’t expected to be anywhere but at home answering the phone if a call comes in or responding to tickets as a customer raises them to us on a common platform we use. The engineer will only be expected to go to site if it is a software issue that cannot be resolved remotely no matter what time of day or night it is.
• When on days Monday to Friday there may be a requirement to stay away from home at a hotel paid for by the company if travel times do not permit within the normal working hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and service callouts across the Midlands.
• Fault finding and diagnostics on conveyors and automated systems.
• PLC troubleshooting and modifications.
• Provide technical support to site teams.
• Ensure minimal downtime and efficient resolution of issues.

Key Requirements

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic experience on conveyors and automation systems.
• Proficient with Siemens TIA Portal.
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based, call-out environment.
• Full UK driving licence (assumed for field-based role).

To be considered for this role please either hit the ‘Apply’ button on this site or email your CV directly to . I can also be contacted directly on. I look forward to hearing from you!

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Sponsorship is not provided

ATA Recruitment specialise in the recruitment of engineers across the UK, so if this role is not for you, please do have a look on our website for further potential opportunities which may suit your skills and experience better – if you have the skill, we have the recruitment knowledge and together we can find you your perfect job! –

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