Details:
- Salary: £300 - 500 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Hillingdon Greater London
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
PLC Engineer (Contract)
Location: Heathrow Airport
Contract: Up to 3 Years
Rate: £350–£500 per day (DOE)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced PLC Engineer to join a long-term project based at Heathrow Airport. This is an excellent opportunity to work on critical airport infrastructure, delivering PLC programming, commissioning, maintenance, and system improvements within a highly regulated operational environment.
This is a contract position offering up to three years of work, Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, modify, and maintain PLC software.
* Diagnose and resolve PLC and control system faults.
* Commission and test PLC-controlled systems.
* Support planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdowns.
* Produce and update technical documentation.
* Work closely with electrical, mechanical and project engineering teams.
* Ensure all work complies with airport safety procedures and industry standards.
* Support system upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Requirements
* Proven experience as a PLC Engineer within industrial, manufacturing, automation, or infrastructure environments.
* Strong knowledge of PLC programming and fault finding.
* Experience with one or more PLC platforms.
* Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings.
* Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
Security Clearance Requirements
Due to the location of this role, candidates must be eligible to obtain an Airside Pass. This requires:
* A minimum of five years' checkable work, and address history.
* The right to work in the UK.
* Successful completion of airport security vetting.
What's on Offer
* Up to 3-year contract.
* £350–£500 per day, depending on experience.
* Monday to Friday working pattern.
* Opportunity to work on high-profile projects at Heathrow Airport.
* Long-term contract with a stable pipeline of work.
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