Graduate Control Systems Engineer (Training on PLC Programming)

Company
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Location
Cambridge
Salary
£25,000 - £27,000 per annum

Full Job Description

Graduate Control Systems Engineer (Training on PLC Programming)
£25,000 - £27,000 (£30k OTE) Annual Bonus + 1.5x Overtime + International Travel Opportunities + Flexible Hours + Monday to Friday + Training + Progression
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Are you a Graduate or similar looking to progress and become a Control Systems Engineer with looking for a career in Automation / Controls Engineering, for a company offering expert training on writing and editing PLCs both in house and with manufacturers?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional and highly successful business, working under the wing of a Senior Controls Engineer and gaining on the job training, allowing for you to become a technical expert within a niche and profitable sector.

This company are a specialist with supplying bespoke technology to the defence, material science, aerospace and nuclear industries globally since the 1990's. They supply brand new systems, provide support as well as upgrade existing ones. Due to the varied nature of the role, your workday will be varied, and you will develop your skillset, taking your career to the next level.

This role would suit a Graduate or similar looking to become Controls Systems Engineer, gaining valuable experience PLC programming, using Structured Text and Ladder Logic, developing a career with leading business that provides a lot of progression and a range of benefits.

The Role:

  • Receive training to write, test, and maintain code
  • Identify and fix bugs in existing software
  • Conduct thorough testing to ensure that the software runs smoothly
  • Progress to more senior positions as you develop your skillset

The Person:

  • Graduate looking to kickstart your career
  • UK driving license

Reference Number: BBBH27216

Graduate, Junior, Trainee, Engineering, Controls, Automation, Electrical, Manufacturing, Control, PLC, SCADA, Systems, Engineer, Ladder, Siemens, Omron, C#, C++, Cambridgeshire

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Location
Cambridge
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£25,000 - £27,000 per annum
Industry
Nuclear
Closing Date
21st October 2026
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