Senior PLC Software Engineers in Leicester

Senior PLC Software Engineer (Siemens / TIA Portal Specialist)

Telford, Nottingham, UK (Hybrid) | Industrial Automation

Holloway Control Systems is growing and we are looking for a Senior PLC Engineer who is highly proficient in Siemens S7-1200/S7-1500 and TIA Portal to join our expanding team of automation experts.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality automation solutions and want to work on leading-edge projects across the UK and Europe, this role will suit you well.

What You Will Be Doing

• Developing Siemens TIA Portal PLC and HMI software
• Working on conveyors, automated warehouses, robotics, machinery and bespoke automation systems
• Commissioning, testing, optimisation and advanced troubleshooting
• Collaborating with a growing multi-disciplinary engineering team
• Supporting junior engineers and contributing to engineering best practices

What We Are Looking For

• Expert-level Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1500/S7-1200) capability
• Strong understanding of Profinet, Profisafe and safety systems
• Good grounding in modern software principles, including OOP
• Experience in automation sectors such as food, FMCG, warehousing, Logistics, packaging, automotive or similar
• Strong problem-solving skills and real-world commissioning experience

Desirable Skills

• Experience with industrial robotics (ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa, KUKA etc.)
• SCADA or data acquisition systems
• Additional PLC platforms such as Beckhoff or Allen-Bradley

Why Join Us

• Be part of a growing team of industry specialists
• Work on advanced automation and warehouse systems projects across the UK and Europe
• Hybrid working and clear career progression
• Opportunity to work with HELIX, our in-house Warehouse Control System used in next-generation smart warehouses
• To apply, please send your CV to james@hollowaycontrols.co.uk or contact us directly.