What we are looking for:

  • Graduates with a Batchelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering  (B.Eng EEE degree)
  • Be inquisitive, want to understand how ‘things’ work and able to offer creative solutions to problems
  • Be proficient in the use of MS Office programs, particularly Excel
  • Demonstrate real interest in the role and curiosity to learn more
  • Be capable of producing work to a high standard of accuracy
  • Have excellent communication skills and be comfortable working with clients and others across the business
  • Be organised, able to balance workload and meet deadlines
  • Be able to work under pressure but maintain excellent attention to detail
  • Have an interest in motion control - how to make things move
  • Have experience of programming and basic control theory
  • Have a full UK driving license and access to a car as travel to clients’ sites across the country is a major part of the role

The following would be a bonus, but don’t be put off if not

  • Knowledge/Experience of 2D software – particularly AutoCAD LT
  • Have an interest in or experience of AC/DC Drives Systems & Motors

What are all the practical details?

  • Starting salary: £ depending on skills and experience
  • Company benefits: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (gradually increases to 25 days with length of service), employee ownership in the business after 12 months.
  • Location: Unit 11 The Stables, Staveley Hall , Chesterfield, Derbyshire S43 3TN
  • Start details: you will be required to work in the office but travel to customer sites is an important part of what we do.
  • Transport and parking: free parking is available
  • Start date: Varies

What will the first few weeks be like?

  • We'll need to train you on our internal IT systems, get you kitted out in PPE and get you on a safety awareness course.  Without the Safety Passport we can't get you on site. 
  • We'll look at your current knowledge level of the products we commonly use and put a training plan in place.
  • You'll work alongside one of our engineers on a project and get to grips with our purchasing and project management systems.  You'll be given tasks to help progress the project, this could be design, HMI programming or completing drawings.
  • We'll take you round the panel shop so you can get an appreciation of the work the technicians do

How to apply:

Send your CV in confidence to ian.smith@drivesandautomation.co.uk

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