Graduate / Junior Control Systems Technician

Adsyst; Stafford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation company in Stafford is seeking a Graduate / Trainee / Junior Control Systems Technician. This full-time position offers structured training and mentorship alongside skilled engineers. You will support the design and implementation of control system projects, gaining valuable hands-on experience with PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems. This role provides a clear career progression pathway within the automation sector.

Qualifications

• Interest in control systems and automation technology.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in software and hardware.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of control system solutions.
• Contribute to software implementation and testing.
• Assist in on-site commissioning of automation projects.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

HMI design

Variable speed drives

Education

Relevant technical degree

Job description

Graduate / Trainee / Junior Control Systems Technician

Location : Stafford (in office)

Full time position – Mon–Thu : 08 : 30–17 : 15, Fri : 08 : 30–16 : 00 (37.5 hours per week)

Adsyst Automation is growing fast — and we're looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our expanding software and engineering team. If you're starting your career and want to work alongside highly skilled control systems engineers, this is an exceptional opportunity.

About the role

As a Graduate / Trainee / Junior Project Technician , you'll play an active part in the full lifecycle of control system projects across a wide range of industries. You'll receive structured training, mentoring, and hands‑on experience with modern automation technologies.

Your role will involve :

• Supporting the design, development, and delivery of control system solutions
• Contributing to software design, implementation, testing, and on-site commissioning
• Gaining experience with PLCs, SCADA, HMI, variable speed drives, and instrumentation

This position provides a clear pathway for career progression within the automation and controls sector.

What you will learn :

• How to produce detailed functional design specifications
• System architecture configuration, including networks and com...