Graduate Automation Engineer

Actemium Automation, part of the VINCI Energies group, delivers specialist automation and control solutions to the UK’s leading industries. Our expert teams design and deliver cutting-edge automation, SCADA, and data analytics to help clients operate efficiently and safely. As part of a global network, we combine the strength of international resources with local knowledge and innovation.

Package: Competitive salary + up to 7% matched pension, healthcare plan, Health Shield cashback scheme, death in service, EV car scheme, share scheme, 25 days' holiday, flexi-time, and company workwear.

Locations:

Kigtek Solutions

Actemium Automation Teesside

Actemium Automation Teesside (Worksop)

Actemium Automation Huddersfield

Actemium Automation Warrington

Actemium Automation Birmingham

Actemium Automation Nottingham

Actemium Automation Peterborough

Actemium Automation Hampshire

Graduate Automation Engineer Career Opportunity - Automation, SCADA & Control Systems

This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven and enthusiastic graduate to join our automation engineering team. If you are eager to start your career delivering automation solutions for blue-chip clients in regulated sectors such as Food & Beverage, Manufacturing and Water, we would like to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design, development and testing of industrial automation and control systems.

• Assist with producing technical documents, including functional specifications, drawings and project records.

• Contribute to the configuration and programming of control systems, such as PLCs, HMIs and SCADA platforms.

• Support system integration, testing, fault-finding and commissioning activities at client sites.

• Work with project teams, clients and suppliers to help deliver solutions safely, on time and to specification.

• Follow relevant engineering standards, quality procedures and health and safety requirements.

• Take part in training and development to build your technical and professional capabilities.

Essential Skills & Qualifications for Graduate Automation Engineering Careers

• Degree (or about to graduate) in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Keen interest in automation, control systems, and digital technologies.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and fault-finding skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities to interact with teams and clients.

• Competence with Microsoft Office applications and willingness to learn specialist automation software and tools.

• Collaborative approach and readiness to work within project teams on client sites as required.

• Full, valid UK driving licence or willingness to obtain one (desirable).

• Eligibility to work in the UK; please note we are unable to sponsor visas for this role.

Desirable Knowledge and Additional Attributes

• Experience with PLC programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider or similar) through academic projects, placements, or internships.

• Familiarity with SCADA/HMI platforms and industrial networking.

• Understanding of electrical drawings and engineering documentation.

• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to ongoing learning and professional development.

Why Start Your Graduate Engineering Career with Actemium Automation?

• Work within a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment.

• Commitment to professional development and structured career progression.

• Industry-leading benefits package and flexible working arrangements.

• Opportunity to work on challenging projects for major UK and global clients.

• Be part of a business that genuinely values diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an Assessment Day in the Midlands during February/March 2027

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