Engineering Trainer (PLC / Control Systems). Job in Northampton Education & Training Jobs

Company: Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
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Location: Northampton
Job Description:

Engineering Trainer (PLC / Control Systems)

£45,000 – £50,000 + Company Car + 34 Days Holiday + Monday to Friday

Northampton

Are you a PLC Controls/Automation Engineer or similar looking for the opportunity to get off the tools and step into a training role where you will be leading classes and training up the next generation of engineers?

Do you want a role where you’ll be working within a business, supporting, training and developing their internal engineers of the ins-and-outs of their product portfolio?

In this role you will be developing presentations, materials, and manuals to deliver training to Engineers from a leading businesses training centre. You will impart your knowledge onto small, dedicated groups that are eager to learn, with some travel to customer sites once a month bringing 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 a PLC Programmer, Automation or Controls Engineer looking to get off the tools and into a Trainer role, where you will be responsible for leading small classroom groups of junior engineers and help them reach their full potential.

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

Reference Number: BBBH24294d

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Posted: April 8th, 2026