Graduate Service Engineer

Graduate Service Engineer £28-30k + Training. On Call Bonus £2k. Staffordshire Ref: 25273 Join a progressive automation and engineering business where you will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of industries and technologies within the factory automation arena. This opportunity would be excellent for an Electrical Graduate looking to build a career in automation and service engineering. You will be working alongside experienced Service Engineers, supporting customers, solving technical problems and developing your skills through a strong culture of self-learning and practical training. Graduate Service Engineer - The Role: * Provide front-line technical service and support to customers across a range of industries. * Diagnose faults and modify customer control systems to resolve technical issues. * Work with PLCs, HMIs, Inverters, Servo Drives and other automation technologies. * Support customers as part of a team providing 24/7 service and technical assistance. * Participate in an out-of-hours service rota, typically 5-8 days per month, including weekends. * Carry out smaller automation projects including PLC upgrades, small installations and machine programme modifications. * Attend customer sites to investigate faults, carry out modifications and provide technical support. * Develop knowledge of unfamiliar equipment and technologies through self-directed learning, making use of company test rigs, training materials and technical documentation to expand your knowledge. * Produce clear and accurate technical reports following service activities. * Build strong working relationships with customers, engineers and maintenance teams. * Work both independently and as part of a wider Service Engineering team. * Undertake occasional overnight stays where service work extends beyond the normal working day. * Travel to customer sites across the UK, with occasional voluntary overseas opportunities. * Provide flexible support when required, including occasional overnight and out-of-hours work. Graduate Service Engineer - The Person: * Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical, Electronic, Automation Engineering or a similar discipline. * Graduate or early-career engineer with a genuine interest in automation and control systems. * Some knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, Inverters and/or Servo drives. * Self-motivated, enthusiastic and keen to continuously develop technical skills. * Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. * Confident approach to fault-finding and investigating technical issues. * Good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels * Comfortable working directly with customers and providing technical support. * Good written communication and report-writing skills. * Full UK driving licence, or ability to obtain one within the first year. * A proactive attitude towards learning new technologies and equipment. Located in Staffordshire, this role would be commutable from Cannock, Stoke-on-Trent, Uttoxeter, Rugeley and other surrounding areas. Looking for a job involved with automation, control systems, process control or systems integration? Register your details on our website where you will find a full list of live positions where a customised automated search process allows immediate access to new vacancies as they are registered. Free, confidential service. For further information please contact Ellie Watkins