PLC Controls Engineer (Trainer)

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Job information

  • Location: Northampton, West Northamptonshire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £45000 - £50000 per annum + Company Car + 34 Days Holiday
  • Published: 6 March 2026

PLC Controls Engineer (Trainer)
£45,000 – £50,000 + Company Car + 34 Days Holiday + Monday to Friday
Northampton

Are you a PLC Controls/Automation Engineer looking to train and develop the next generation of Engineers?

Are you looking to step into a classroom to deliver training on a wide variety of PLC controls, in a Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 role?

In this role you will be developing presentations, materials, and manuals to deliver training to Engineers from all over the UK. You will impart your knowledge onto small, dedicated groups that are eager to learn, with some travel to customer sites once a month brining plenty of variety.

Founded over 80 years ago, this manufacturer and distributor supply state-of-the-art electrical systems globally, with sites across the UK and Asia. They are seeing continuous growth through acquisitions, looking to bolster their training department to be best-in-class.

This role would suit someone with a background in PLCs, looking for a different role within a training facility, where they can teach and help other Engineers to become masters of their craft.

The Role:

  • Delivering training sessions on site for groups of 4-8 people
  • Design and update training materials and manuals, creating presentations
  • Travelling to customer sites once a month, staying away for the week
  • Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

The Person:

  • PLC Controls Engineer
  • Experience with Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, or Siemens
  • Looking for a role training other Engineers

Reference Number: BBBH24294

Engineer, Engineering, Production, Industrial, Machinery, Production, Manufacture, PLC, Controls, Control, Siemens, Training, Trainer, Coaching, Teacher, Wellingborough, Earls Barton, Rushden

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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 renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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