Trainer - PLC & Automation. Job in Earls Barton Education & Training Jobs

Automation Experts Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major supplier of automation solutions in the UK is seeking an Instructor/Trainer for PLC & Automation. You will deliver industrial training courses, develop training materials, and support clients across sectors. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of PLCs, strong communication skills, and previous training experience. This role offers a competitive salary and a stable work environment, with 25 days holiday and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Car/Allowance

Overtime

BUPA

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering training on PLCs, Drives, Networking or HMIs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and help others learn.
• Prior experience in coaching or mentoring is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of key industrial training courses.
• Develop training materials and exercises.
• Travel to customer sites for training and skills assessment.

Skills

Knowledge of PLCs

Clear communication skills

Experience with leading PLC & Automation products

Full UK driving licence

Coaching or mentoring experience

Tools

Siemens

Allen Bradley

Omron

Mitsubishi

Job description

A major supplier of automation and control solutions across a wide range of industries. The company offers a stable and well-structured work environment with support to succeed. Competitive salary, ongoing training through supplier-led programmes, and real opportunities to develop technical knowledge. The company values clear communication, teamwork, and professional growth, making it a strong fit for those who want to progress their career while working with trusted global brands in a fast-moving, supportive environment.

Instructor / Trainer - PLC & Automation

£45,000 - £55,000 + Car/Allowance, Overtime, BUPA & Benefits

Northamptonshire

Ref: 23929

The Role

• Primarily delivering a range of key industrial courses
• Working with clients across a range of business sectors including some of the largest blue-chip businesses in the UK
• Developing and maintaining good training notes and materials
• Building new examples and exercises for the training
• Travelling to customer sites for training and skills assessment
• Delivering courses in a dedicated training centre, on client sites across the UK (up to a week at a time) and occasionally overseas

The Person

• Knowledge and experience of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, Drives or Industrial Networking
• Clear communication skills and a strong desire to help others learn
• Experience with leading PLC & Automation products (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron and Mitsubishi)
• Full UK driving licence
• Prior experience in coaching, mentoring or delivering training would be an advantage

You will be given full training to transition into an Instructor role supported by an experienced team of trainers to deliver market leading training courses.

As an Instructor / Trainer PLC & Automation, you'll enjoy a full-time permanent position with a working day from 08:00, Monday to Friday. You'll get 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and the opportunity to improve your professional skills learning new hardware and software as required. You'll also have the opportunity to support the running and development of the business.

If you're passionate about helping others learn and have experience in PLCs, Drives, Networking and HMIs and are an experienced Technical Trainer, Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Service Engineer, Electrician, Multiskilled Engineer or have worked in a similar role such as a PLC Instructor, Automation Trainer, Industrial Networking Trainer, Drives Instructor or HMI Trainer, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

For further information call Sharon Hill