Process Automation Software Engineer

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY -Process Automation Software Engineer Position Details Job Title: Process Automation Software Engineer Contract: 6–12 months Hours: 37.5 hours per week Rate: £40 per hour The Role We are seeking a…

Pay rate £40/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 7 October 2026

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CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY -Process Automation Software Engineer

Position Details

Job Title: Process Automation Software Engineer
Contract: 6–12 months
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Rate: £40 per hour

The Role

We are seeking a Process Automation Software Engineer to support ongoing design engineering activities and project delivery.

Working as a key representative of the business, you will support projects from quotation through to commissioning. The role will include, but is not limited to:

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Working to customer URS requirements

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FDS creation

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PLC and SCADA software development

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Software testing

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Project commissioning

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Providing ongoing project and engineering support

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The primary duties of the role include:

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Complying with all QHSE regulations, company policies, procedures and standards.

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Delivering project-specific design and engineering tasks in a timely and effective manner.

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Ensuring designs comply with all applicable regulations and customer specifications.

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Developing PLC and SCADA software applications.

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Testing and commissioning project deliverables.

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Supporting colleagues and the wider needs of the business.

Qualifications

The minimum qualifications and training required for this role are:

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Electrical Engineering-related degree or apprenticeship.

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Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Required Experience

4+ years' experience with Rockwell Allen-Bradley ControlLogix.

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4+ years' experience with Rockwell Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk View SE.

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Experience working within ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and ISO 45001 environments

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