Trainer - Automation Control Systems

Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3AE, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£40,000 – £45,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £45,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
20 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Benefits

Pension Profit Share Paid Overtime On-Site Gym £500 per year cash benefit for leisure activities Paid day off for your birthday

Trainer - AutomationControl Systems

£40,000 - £45,000 + Pension, Profit Share, Paid Overtime, On-Site Gym

£500 per year cash benefit for leisure activities

Paid day off for your birthday

Ref: 25426

Ready to use your automation expertise to develop and inspire the next generation of engineers?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with strong automation and control systems knowledge to move into a highly rewarding training-focused role. Working with cutting-edge industrial technologies, you’ll design and deliver hands-on training programs that support engineers and technicians across a wide range of automation systems. Ideal for someone who enjoys sharing knowledge, solving technical challenges and working with people, this role offers excellent variety within a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering environment.

Trainer - Automation Control Systems - The Role:

Develop and deliver training programs covering PLCs, SCADA, HMIs and industrial automation systems

Create training materials including manuals, presentations and practical workshop exercises

Deliver classroom and hands-on technical training sessions

Train engineers on industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, Profinet and TCP/IP

Assess trainee performance and provide technical coaching and feedback

Support troubleshooting and real-world problem-solving exercises

Work closely with project teams to align training with operational and industry requirements

Help maintain training records and evaluate training effectiveness

Trainer AUtomation Control Systems - What We’re Looking For:

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or similar

Strong experience with industrial automation systems such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Schneider

Good understanding of control systems, instrumentation and industrial networking

Strong communication and presentation skills

Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and confidently

Hands-on engineering mindset with strong troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of safety and quality standards beneficial

Why Join?

Work with advanced automation and industrial networking technologies

Opportunity to move into a specialist training and development role

Collaborative environment with continuous learning and technical growth

Varied role combining engineering knowledge with people development

Competitive salary and benefits package

Interested?

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine your automation expertise with coaching, mentoring and technical development, we’d love to hear from you.

Located in Derbyshire, this role would be commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Castle Donnington, Ripley and surrounding areas

For further information, please contact John Anderson

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