🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Software Engineer

🏢 Bennett & Game Recruitment • 📍 Cumnock, Scotland • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026

Salary Range

£50,000 - £60,000

£4,167 - £5,000 / mo

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Location Base

Cumnock, Scotland

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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Transatlantic Parity

1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

Location

Cumnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 pa

Reference

HH253223C

Date added

04-05-2023 Job Profile

Software Engineer required for a manufacturer based in Ayrshire. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced software engineer to join an expanding team within the engineering industry.

Software Engineer Position Overview

Working with Electrical and Mechanical departments in the development of our products to meet customer specifications.
Programming of main cab and body ECUs along with all operator HMI.
Ensuring all chassis communication is fully integrated.
Investigating and troubleshooting system problems.

Software Engineer Position Requirements

Degree /HND in Electrical, Automation, Control Systems, electronics, or relevant engineering discipline along with time served experience.
Electrical background with a focus on controls engineering.
Knowledge of PLC Programming, Codesys is preferable (especially using ST Structured Text, FBD Functional Block Diagram and/or C++ languages).
Able to communicate complex electrical engineering issues and present efficiently.
Good standard of technical writing and presentation of results.
A good practical level of electrical engineering will be useful for this role.
Strong communication skills.
Collaborative teamwork approach -Not afraid to get your message across.
Based within a commutable distance of Ayrshire.
A Full UK Driving Licence.

Software Engineer Position Remuneration

Salary - £50,000 to £60,000 - dependent upon experience. (This salary is not a strict guideline).
Flexible working pattern with the option of a 4-day workweek.
Flexible holiday package (31 days - including bank holidays).
Company pension scheme + other additional benefits.

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Software Engineer roles across Bennett & Game Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50,000 - £60,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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