PLC Controls Engineer – Industrial Automation (Material Handling & Controls)

Location: North West UK -  Cheshire (must be based in the region)
Type: 6-Month Contract → Permanent  (Full-time)
Salary: £60,000 – £80,000
On-site: 5 days per week (38 hours) with global travel required

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced PLC Controls Engineer to join a specialist engineering team delivering advanced automated material handling systems used in aviation security environments worldwide.

This is a hands-on role focused on the development, commissioning, and support of high-throughput conveyor-based systems used in airport passenger screening lanes. You will play a key role across the full system lifecycle—from design, develop straight  through to global deployment commissioning and on-site support.

Key Responsibilities of the PLC Controls Engineer:

Develop and maintain PLC control systems for automated conveyor and material handling...