Plc Programmer

PLC Programmers – 2 x Contract Roles (Immediate Start) Location: North of England (between Leeds and York) Rate: £45 per hour (Outside IR35) Contract Length: 8–12 weeks Shift Pattern: Double day shift – 06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00 Start Date: Immediate Overview We are currently seeking two highly experienced PLC Programmers to support ongoing automation and machinery projects within a busy manufacturing environment in the North of England. These are short-term contract roles with an immediate start available. The positions are suited to strong, hands-on automation engineers who are confident working in fast-paced industrial environments and delivering robust control system solutions under tight deadlines. Role 1: Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 PLC Programmer We are looking for a specialist with strong experience in: * Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 development and commissioning * Delivery of complex automation and control systems * PLC programming, debugging, and optimisation * Integration with industrial systems and field devices * Working within multidisciplinary engineering teams Candidates should have a proven track record of delivering complex automation projects from design through to commissioning, ideally within high-performance manufacturing or production environments. Role 2: Allen Bradley Studio 5000 PLC Programmer We are seeking an experienced Allen Bradley engineer with: * Strong expertise in Studio 5000 / Logix 5000 PLC systems * Background in packaging machinery or automated production lines * PLC programming, fault finding, and system optimisation * Experience with conveyors, robotics, or high-speed packaging systems * Ability to diagnose and resolve live machine control issues efficiently Candidate Requirements (Both Roles) The ideal candidates will demonstrate: * Significant experience across industrial automation and PLC systems * Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities * Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, or similar environments * Ability to work independently and deliver to tight deadlines * Strong communication skills when working with engineering and production teams * A broad and diverse automation background is highly desirable Working Pattern * Double day shift rotation: * 06:00 – 14:00 * 14:00 – 22:00 * Full-time on-site requirement Package * £45 per hour * Outside IR35 * 8–12 week contract * Immediate start available * No expenses, all in rate Additional Information These are excellent opportunities for experienced PLC Programmers looking for well-paid short-term contract work within a technically challenging environment. Candidates with exposure to multiple PLC platforms and complex automation systems will be highly advantageous