Controls Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Innovo Global Talent
£450 Per day
Outside
Onsite
CV5, Canley, Coventry
Summary: The role of Siemens PLC Controls Engineer focuses on programming, modifying, and commissioning conveyor and sortation systems within live distribution center environments. This contract position requires strong Siemens PLC experience and involves an initial 6-week on-site commitment in Coventry, followed by travel across various UK project sites. The engineer will be part of a commissioning team supporting a large-scale warehouse automation project. Availability to start on 2nd March is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Programming, modification, and commissioning of conveyor and sortation systems.
- Conducting fault finding, I/O checks, and system modifications.
- Traveling across UK sites after the initial Coventry phase.
Key Skills:
- Strong Siemens PLC experience (TIA Portal / S7).
- Proven experience working on conveyor systems.
- On-site commissioning experience in live distribution center environments.
- Experience with pallet conveyor systems, tote conveyors, MDR, ZPA, and sortation systems.
- Integration with WCS / barcode scanning systems (desirable).
- Previous experience working for warehouse automation / material handling integrators (desirable).
Salary (Rate): £450/day
City: Coventry
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Siemens PLC Controls Engineer – Conveyor Systems
£450 per day | Contract | Start 2nd March
6 weeks in Coventry + UK travel
We are currently seeking an experienced Siemens PLC Controls Engineer with strong conveyor systems experience for a fast-moving warehouse automation project starting 2nd March.
This is a contract position paying £450 per day, with an initial 6-week on-site requirement in Coventry, followed by travel across UK project sites.
The Role
You will be responsible for the programming, modification and commissioning of conveyor and sortation systems within live distribution centre environments.
Key Requirements
- Strong Siemens PLC experience (TIA Portal / S7)
- Proven experience working on conveyor systems
- On-site commissioning experience in live DC environments
- Experience with:
- Pallet conveyor systems
- Tote conveyors
- MDR (Motor Driven Roller)
- Zero Pressure Accumulation (ZPA)
- Sortation systems (cross-belt, tilt tray, sliding shoe)
- Diverters, merges, accumulation logic
- Fault finding, I/O checks and system modifications
- Ability to travel across UK sites after initial Coventry phase
Desirable
- Integration with WCS / barcode scanning systems
- Previous experience working for warehouse automation / material handling integrators
The Project
You will be supporting a large-scale distribution centre automation rollout, working as part of an experienced commissioning team. This is a high-throughput environment, so previous live site experience is essential.
Availability
Must be available to start 2nd March
Must be flexible to travel following the initial 6 weeks in Coventry
If you are a Siemens PLC Controls Engineer with conveyor commissioning experience and available for contract work, apply now for immediate consideration.