The Role
Thomson Sawmills is a well-established, family-run timber processing business with over 40 years of experience. We are looking to recruit a motivated and practical Trainee Electrical & Automation Engineer to join our maintenance team and work alongside our experienced engineers.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in industrial engineering, electrical maintenance and automation.
The successful candidate will receive hands-on training and mentoring while working on a wide range of production machinery and electrical systems within our busy sawmill environment.
This role is intended to develop into an Electrical & Automation Engineer position. Whilst the successful candidate will assist with both mechanical and electrical maintenance, a strong interest in electrical engineering, fault finding and automation is essential.
No two days are the same, and the successful candidate will gain valuable experience across all aspects of electrical and mechanical maintenance and repair.
Duties Will Include
● Assisting experienced engineers with electrical and mechanical maintenance work
● Learning electrical fault-finding techniques
● Assisting with breakdown repairs on production machinery
● Supporting planned preventative maintenance programmes
● Learning how to diagnose faults on PLC-controlled equipment
● Assisting with sensors, motors, drives and electrical control systems
● Working on conveyors, saw lines, cutters and associated equipment
● Assisting with bearing, belt and component replacement
● Learning hydraulic and pneumatic systems
● General workshop duties and housekeeping
● Assisting with electrical installations and modifications where appropriate
● Developing knowledge of industrial automation and control systems
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
● Enthusiastic and keen to learn a skilled trade
● Interested in electrical engineering, automation and industrial machinery
● Practical and technically minded
● Reliable, punctual and hardworking
● Able to work well as part of a team
● Health and safety conscious
● Keen to develop electrical fault-finding and automation skills
● Looking for a long-term career opportunity
Preferred Experience
One of the following is required -
● Electrical Engineering qualification (Level 2, Level 3, HNC or equivalent)
● Mechatronics or Engineering qualification
● Electrical installation or maintenance experience
● Agricultural engineering background
● Manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience
● Automotive electrical experience
● Experience using electrical test equipment
● Understanding of motors, sensors and control systems
Career Development
The successful candidate will receive training and mentoring in:
● Industrial electrical maintenance
● Electrical fault finding
● Motors and variable speed drives
● Sensors and control systems
● PLC-controlled machinery
● Industrial automation systems
● Preventative maintenance techniques
What We Offer
● Full training and development
● Opportunity to progress into an Electrical & Automation Engineer role
● Training on PLC-controlled machinery
● Work alongside experienced maintenance engineers
● Stable employment within a successful family-run business
● Varied and interesting work on a wide range of machinery
● Company pension
● On-site parking
Holidays
28 days per year including bank holidays
2 weeks flexible holiday
2 weeks fixed Christmas shutdown
Hours
Monday – Friday
45 hours per week
Weekly Pay
Progression Opportunity to Electrical & Automation Engineer £45,000 - £60,000+
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
