Trainee Control System Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering manufacturer in Newark is seeking a Trainee Control System Engineer. This role offers an opportunity for graduates to gain hands-on experience in control panel design, PLC programming, and EPLAN usage. Successful candidates will support the full lifecycle of bespoke automated systems while working in a collaborative design team.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Qualifications

• Graduate in electrical engineering or Engineer with HNC/HND.
• Some knowledge of EPLAN, PLCs, HMIs, and VSDs.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support PLC & HMI programming and system testing.
• Development of P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Participate in on-site commissioning.

Skills

Knowledge of EPLAN

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical commissioning

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HNC in Electrical Engineering

HND in Electrical Engineering

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

Job DescriptionTrainee Control System Engineer / Electrical Engineer / Controls Engineer / Design Electrician required to join a manufacturer in Newark, Nottinghamshire.

The Trainee Control System Engineer / Electrical Engineer / Controls Engineer / Design Electrician would suit a graduate in electrical engineering or an Engineer with a HNC, HND, or 18th Edition with some industrial experience, looking to develop hands-on skills in EPLAN, control panel design, PLC/HMI programming, and electrical commissioning.

Working as part of a close-knit design team, you’ll support the full lifecycle of bespoke automated systems used across the UK. You’ll gain valuable experience producing electrical drawings in EPLAN, assisting with PLC programming, and joining site visits to support commissioning and testing.

Package

• £35,000 - £40,000 (Depending on experience)




• 25 days holiday + bank holidays




• Pension scheme




• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Role

• Support PLC & HMI programming and system testing




• Development of P&ID’s




• Take part in on-site commissioning




• Assist in control panel layout and wiring design




• Use of EPLAN




• Create electrical schematics, flow diagrams, and I/O lists




• Liaise with various engineering departments




• Based in Newark, Nottinghamshire

Requirements

• Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualified with some industrial experience




• Some knowledge of EPLAN, PLCs, HMIs, and VSDs




• Full UK driving licence




• Must be commutable to Newark, Nottinghamshire