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Junior Controls Engineer (Progression to Management)

Nottingham
3 weeks ago
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Junior Controls Engineer (Progression to Management)
£45,000 - £50,000 + 34 Days Holiday + Car/Car Allowance + Laptop + Phone
Nottingham

Are you a Junior Controls Engineer looking for a long-term career, with a clear path of progression direct into Management?

Are you looking for a varied, challenging, and technically exciting role within a close-knit and niche business, with ongoing development through shadowing experienced engineers along with external courses?

On offer is an exciting opportunity to join a long-standing and nationally recognised company where you will be designing control panels then doing test and assembly, for a range of special purpose machinery. You will be fully trained in the processes then be able to move into a Managerial role once fully up to speed.

Founded nearly 50 years ago, this company design, manufacturer, supply and install a range automation and robotic machinery across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, military, and nuclear. They pride themselves on their extraordinary reputation of reliable machinery, coupled with excellent retention rates due to internal promotions.

This role would suit a Junior Controls Engineer with PLC experience looking for a progressive role where they will never fall stagnant, working on a range of bespoke special purpose machinery.

The Role:

Control panel design, test and assembly
Working on Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, and Siemens PLCs
Training and developing on the job, progressing to management once up to speed
Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm, early finish on Fridays, 37.5 hours a weekThe Person:

Junior Controls Engineer
Looking to progress into management in the future
Reference number: BBBH19724a

Engineer, Engineering, Manager, Controls, Control, PLC, PLCs, Electrical, Electronic, Machine, Machinery, Special, Purpose, Capital, Equipment, Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Mansfield

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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