Trainee Automation Technician

CBW Staffing Solutions; Wetherby; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

25 days annual leave

Generous pension

Training and progression opportunities

Zusammenfassung

CBW Staffing Solutions are recruiting for a Trainee Automation Technician to join a specialist engineering team on a high-profile automated warehouse site in Wetherby. The role offers a competitive salary of £32,000-£34,000, core hours Monday to Friday (40 hours per week), 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a generous workplace pension scheme.

You will carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on cranes, conveyors and automation, learn PLC fault finding, and develop skills through

Qualifikationen

• Basic understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Must have an electrical or mechanical engineering apprenticeship (essential).
• Willingness to learn automation and controls.

Aufgaben

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on automated cranes, conveyors, and warehouse systems.
• Assist with fault finding on automation and control systems (PLC-based equipment).
• Support the operation and monitoring of automated storage systems.
• Work safely at height and within confined spaces (full training provided).
• Enter and work within low-oxygen environments following strict safety procedures.

Kenntnisse

Basic understanding of mechanical and/

Ausbildung

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship

Jobbeschreibung

Trainee Automation Technician - Wetherby - Global Facilities Management Organisation

CBW Staffing Solutions are currently recruiting for a Trainee Automation Technician to join a specialist engineering team on a high-profile, automated warehouse site based in Wetherby.

Package

• Competitive salary between £32,000 - £34,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Core hours are Monday - Friday (40 hours per week)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous workplace pension scheme
• Training, development & progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on automated cranes, conveyors, and warehouse systems
• Assist with fault finding on automation and control systems (PLC-based equipment)
• Support the operation and monitoring of automated storage systems
• Work safely at height and within confined spaces (full training provided)
• Enter and work within low-oxygen environments in line with strict safety procedures
• Complete maintenance records and reports accurately (CAFM systems where applicable)
• Liaise with the wider engineering team to ensure minimal downtime and efficient operation
• Support general site maintenance tasks across the wider facility when required
• Participate in training and development to build automation knowledge and competency
• Option to join call-out rota once fully trained

Requirements

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship (essential)
• Basic understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems
• Comfortable working at height (up to 27m) - full training provided
• Ability to work within a low-oxygen environment (14.5% O₂) following strict safety procedures
• Keen interest in developing skills within automation and controls