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Senior Automation and PLC Programming Technician

On-site in Gelsa·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 9 Nov)

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Adecco España

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Our summary

Salary: €27,000 a year
About €1,760 a month after tax.
Hours: Rotating shifts, including nights
Work mode: On-site, Gelsa
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Spanish: Expected (ad in Spanish)
Experience: Senior level
Education: Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)
Driving licence: Own vehicle
Benefits: Flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Vocational training (FP II) in programmable logic controllers
Own vehicle
Knowledge of Limab equipment or Sensortech equipment
Ability to diagnose faults by seeing at which point in the PLC program it has stopped

Nice to have

Knowledge of PLC and SCADA improvements is valued.
B2 level of English is valued

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Competitive salary + flexible benefits

Good working environment.

Opportunities for professional development and continuous training in new technologies.

Competitive remuneration and variable salary.
Initial and continuous training so that you master your position and can evolve.

Here you don't just work: you learn, you grow, and you become strong in an environment that values effort.

The role

Do you have extensive experience in industrial automation and PLC programming? Are you looking for a new challenge where you can contribute your knowledge in the maintenance and optimization of automated systems?

What you'll do

Keep the network diagram and IP address table up to date.

Configure switches when new equipment is incorporated (bag filter, BMA silo, etc.).

Diagnose and troubleshoot faults by identifying at which point in the PLC program the incident occurred.

Ensure with suppliers the correct exchange of signals between equipment.

Manage software backups in PLCs and SCADA systems, as well as their restoration if necessary.

Replace damaged computer equipment, guaranteeing the correct reinstallation of the software.

Propose and develop improvements in PLC and SCADA programming to optimize processes.

How you'll work

Availability to work Monday to Thursday from 8:30 to 18:00 and Fridays from 08:30 to 14:30.
Full-time employment in rotating morning, afternoon, and night shifts.

Hiring process

1 interview

Adecco does NOT charge or pay any fee for registering for or taking part in its recruitment processes.
The published stages only go as far as shortlisting; Adecco does not detail the later interviews or timescales, which depend on the client company.

About Adecco España

Adecco España is the Spanish subsidiary of The Adecco Group, the world's largest staffing and recruitment company. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Adecco operates in over 60 countries and provides workforce solutions across a wide range of industries, including logistics, manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, and technology. In Spain, Adecco is one of the leading employment agencies, connecting thousands of workers with temporary and permanent positions across the country, from warehouse and industrial roles to administrative and customer service positions.

Adecco's Spain presence is extensive, with offices in major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Bilbao, among others. The company is known for its strong focus on workforce flexibility and career development, offering training and upskilling opportunities. For international professionals, Adecco Spain provides a gateway to the Spanish job market, with many roles requiring multilingual skills, particularly in customer service and technical positions. The work culture is dynamic and fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on matching candidates to the right opportunities.