Graduate​/Junior Control Systems Technician

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Graduate / Trainee / Junior Control Systems Technician

Location: Stafford (in office)

Full time position - Mon-Thu: 08:30-17:15, Fri: 08:30-16:00 (37.5 hours per week)

Adsyst Automation is growing fast — and we’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our expanding software and engineering team. If you're starting your career and want to work alongside highly skilled control systems engineers, this is an exceptional opportunity.

As a Graduate / Trainee / Junior Project Technician
, you’ll play an active part in the full lifecycle of control system projects across a wide range of industries. You’ll receive structured training, mentoring, and hands‑on experience with modern automation technologies.

• Supporting the design, development, and delivery of control system solutions
• Contributing to software design, implementation, testing, and on‑site commissioning
• Gaining experience with PLCs, SCADA, HMI, variable speed drives, and instrumentation

This position provides a clear pathway for career progression within the automation and controls sector.

• How to produce detailed functional design specifications
• System architecture configuration, including networks and communication paths
• SCADA and PLC software development, modification, testing, and commissioning
• UK site commissioning work (occasionally requiring short stays away from home)

• Ideally, an apprenticeship (Level 4 Controls & Automation), relevant engineering degree, HND/HNC, A-Levels, or equivalent in Engineering, Computing/IT, Electronics, Physics, or related disciplines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn
• Enthusiasm, ambition, and a genuine interest in automation and control systems
• Full UK driving licence
• Eligibility to work in the UK

• Auto enrolment pension scheme (salary sacrifice available)
• Private Health Scheme (after 1 year)
• Death in Service Plan (after 5 years)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (raises to 30 days after 5 years)
• Access to our Wellbeing programme operated through COGG
• Access to our Training Hub with a wide range of development courses
• Free parking at all our offices (Subject to availability, policy or parking rotas)
• Access to company vans or pool cars
• Perkbox membership – discounted shopping, eating out, cinema, holidays
• Free quarterly social events, team building days and Christmas party
• Time if lieu / overtime and expenses scheme

For nearly 40 years, Adsyst Automation Ltd has delivered advanced control systems for process control, automation, and telemetry across the UK and worldwide. With five offices nationally;
Yateley (HQ), Stafford (x2), Peterborough, and Greater London, we provide full turnkey solutions, including PLC, SCADA, HMI, MIS/MES, RTU, and control system software engineering; data acquisition and bespoke software; LV assemblies, panel building, and electrical installation.

Our success is built on our people. We invest in every individual’s professional growth, supporting both technical and personal development while promoting a healthy work‑life balance. As we continue to expand and attract top talent, we remain dedicated to maintaining a supportive and inclusive work environment. We value diversity and believe that different perspectives and backgrounds contribute to our collective success.

We strive to foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and inclusivity, where every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact.

Other positions are available in this office, as well as our other offices within the UK. Please see our website for more information at:

• Internship

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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