Graduate Controls Engineer

Travail Employment Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid after 42 hours

All work-related expenses paid

Structured development and training

UK and overseas travel opportunities

Early finish on Fridays

Birthday off

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Death in Service cover

Regular company social events

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is seeking a Graduate Controls Engineer in Doncaster to start a career in a specialist machinery environment. You will receive hands-on training while developing skills in industrial automation, commissioning, electrical systems and controls engineering.

The role offers varied work including workshop, site-based and customer-facing duties with UK travel and occasional overseas assignments. Starting salary is £30,000 with overtime and expenses paid.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in Electrical/Electronic/Automation/Mechatronics or related field.
• Strong interest in industrial automation and control systems.
• Good problem-solving skills and willingness to travel.
• Full UK driving licence or willingness to obtain one.
• Exposure to PLCs, HMIs or inverter drives is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation and commissioning of industrial machinery.
• Support electrical testing and fault-finding activities.
• Learn to configure inverter drives and control systems.
• Assist with modifications to electrical drawings and schematics.
• Support machinery commissioning at customer sites.
• Provide technical support during installation and start-up projects.
• Contribute to technical documentation and commissioning reports.

Skills

Interest in automation

Problem solving

Driving licence (UK)

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic/Automation/Mechatronics or related

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Inverter drives

CAD

Job description

Graduate Controls Engineer

Doncaster | £30,000 + Overtime + Expenses Paid

Are you a recent Electrical, Electronic, Automation or Mechatronics Engineering graduate looking to start your career with a specialist machinery manufacturer?

Due to continued growth and an increasing order book, we're looking for a Graduate Controls Engineer to join our engineering team in Doncaster. You'll receive hands‑on training and support from experienced engineers while developing your skills in industrial automation, commissioning, electrical systems and controls engineering.

This is an excellent opportunity to build a long‑term career in a varied role that combines workshop, site‑based and customer‑facing work, with opportunities to travel throughout the UK and occasionally overseas.

What's in it for you?

Starting salary of £30,000

Overtime paid at 1.5x after 42 hours and double time on Sundays

All work‑related expenses paid

Structured development and training

Opportunity to learn PLCs, inverter drives and industrial automation systems

UK and occasional international travel

Early finish every Friday

Birthday off in addition to annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Death in Service cover

Regular company social events

Free onsite parking

The role:

• Assisting with the installation and commissioning of industrial machinery


• Supporting electrical testing and fault‑finding activities


• Learning to configure inverter drives and control systems


• Assisting with modifications to electrical drawings and schematics


• Supporting machinery commissioning at customer sites


• Providing technical support during installation and start‑up projects


• Helping to prepare technical documentation and commissioning reports


• Working closely with electrical, mechanical and controls engineering teams

Travel is typically planned in advance and includes occasional overseas assignments.

What we're looking for:

Essential

• Degree, HND or HNC in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or a related discipline


• Strong interest in industrial automation and control systems


• Basic understanding of electrical systems and engineering principles


• Good problem‑solving skills


• Full UK driving licence or willingness to obtain one


• Willingness to travel when required

Desirable

• Placement year, internship or project work involving automation or controls


• Exposure to PLCs, HMIs or inverter drives


• Knowledge of industrial control systems


• Experience using CAD or electrical drawing software


• Understanding of electrical testing and fault‑finding principles

Hours & Benefits:

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Holidays: 20 days plus Bank Holidays, Birthday Off, plus an additional day's holiday for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 25 days annual leave.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a rare opportunity to gain practical experience across controls, automation, commissioning and machinery installation. You'll work alongside experienced engineers on bespoke industrial equipment, giving you exposure to projects and technologies that would normally take years to encounter elsewhere.

Whether you've recently graduated or are completing an HNC/HND and looking for your first engineering role, we'd love to hear from you.