Role: Junior Controls Engineer

Location: Main office (Ilkeston)

Hours: Full-Time, 37.5hrs per week, Flexible Hours

Salary Range: £30,000 to £40,000 (depending on experience)

Actemium Automation Nottingham is seeking a talented Junior Controls Engineer to join our team!

About the role

As a Junior Controls Engineer at Actemium, you will be assisting senior engineers in designing, developing and implementing control systems for industrial automation projects around the East Midlands.

Main Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with experienced engineers to develop control solutions for a variety of industrial applications.
• Assist in the design, programming, and testing of PLC and SCADA systems.
• Participate in project planning, execution, and commissioning activities.
• Analyse system performance and propose improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Provide technical support to clients and contribute to the successful delivery of projects.

The Person:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of PLC programming (Rockwell) and SCADA systems.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Prior experience in the Food and Beverage sector is a plus.

Benefits Package

What we offer in return:

• Base salary between £30,000 - £40,000 (experience dependent)
• Holidays – 25 days plus bank holidays
• Health Shield – Employee Assistance Scheme
• Profit Share Scheme
• Vinci Share Scheme (6 Month LOS qualifying period)
• EV Car Purchase Scheme (1 Year LOS qualifying period)
• Company Pension Scheme (Contributions matched up to 6%)
• Hybrid working options following completion of probationary period.
• Disability Benefit Scheme and Death in Service Insurance.