Trainee Automation Technician
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What you'll do
You'll receive structured training and hands-on mentoring from experienced Engineers, giving you exposure to real automation and control systems while building your technical confidence and capability from day one, including:
- PLC programming and understanding control logic
- HMI development and SCADA system configuration
- working with telemetry systems used across operational sites
- testing, commissioning and fault-finding on live equipment
- fibre networks and industrial communication technologies
- Site-based automation works as part of real project delivery.
What you'll need
You'll bring the mindset and enthusiasm needed to grow in the role, along with the foundations that will help you succeed, including:
- a STEM background or some engineering experience (useful but not essential)
- a genuine interest in how things work and developing technical skills
- a logical, problem-solving approach
- good communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude
- reliability, organisation and a willingness to learn from others
- basic IT familiarity and an understanding of safe working practices
- a desire to build a long-term career in automation and the confidence to ask questions.
What you'll receive
- A combined pension contribution of up to 20%. - Career progression and professional development opportunities. - 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service. - The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year. - The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions). - A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs. - Life assurance of up to eight times your salary. - The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions). - Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers. - One paid volunteering day each year. - Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements. - Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform. - Support from trained mental health first aiders. - A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.