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Trainee Automation Engineer

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Trainee Automation Engineer

£32,000 - £36,000 (DOE) + Overtime + Training + Progression + Monday to Friday + Benefits

Swadlincote, Derbyshire (Commutable from: Burton-on-Trent, Derby, Coalville, Lichfield, Tamworth, and Loughborough)

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Engineer looking to take the next step in their career with a company that are actively looking to invest in your skill development to become an expert Automation Engineer.

On offer is the chance to work with an ambitious, growing business that are known to be a great place to work and are actively working on a range of niche projects with blue chip companies.

The well-established company specialise in producing bespoke machinery, such as packaging conveyor systems for the food and drink industry. They aim to maintain their market leading status by growing the team to enable them to meet the demands of an expanding workload.

You will be involved with producing high quality software and implementing this on site for blue chip clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to be trained on numerous industry leading HMI and SCADA applications, such as Allen Bradley, Siemens and Mitsubishi, and become a task expert.

The Role:

  • Design, develop and implement automation and control systems
  • HMI and SCADA applications using Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi
  • On the job training for automation
  • Monday to Friday role with the occasional site visit


The Candidate:

  • Electrical Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Installation Engineer or similar background are all encouraged to apply
  • Knowledge of PLC's and/or HMI
  • Looking to progress your career within automation
  • Full UK driving licence



Reference Number: BBBH229630

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ellie Yuill at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.