Graduate Automation Engineer (SCADA)

Location: Multiple UK locations including Waterlooville, Peterborough, Huddersfield, Worksop, Billingham, Ilkeston, Birmingham, Bellshill, and Warrington; client-site work required as part of project activities.

Company

Actemium Automation, part of the VINCI Energies group, delivers automation, control, SCADA, and data analytics solutions to leading UK industries, including Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, and Water.

What you will do

• Support the design, development, and testing of industrial automation and control systems.
• Configure and program PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms.
• Produce functional specifications, drawings, technical documents, and project records.
• Support system integration, testing, fault-finding, and commissioning at client sites.
• Collaborate with project teams, clients, and suppliers to deliver safe, timely, and compliant solutions.
• Follow engineering, quality, and health and safety standards while developing technical capabilities through training.

Requirements

• Degree, or expected graduation, 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 skills for working with teams and clients.
• Microsoft Office competence and willingness to learn specialist automation software and tools.
• Collaborative approach and readiness to work in project teams on client sites.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and the right to work in the UK throughout employment.
• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to ongoing learning and professional development.

Nice to have

• Full, valid UK driving licence or willingness to obtain one.
• PLC programming experience with 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.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, innovative, and supportive working environment with structured career progression.
• Competitive salary with up to 7% matched pension, healthcare plan, Health Shield cashback scheme, death-in-service cover, EV car scheme, share scheme, and company workwear.
• 25 days’ holiday and flexible working arrangements including flexi-time.
• Work on challenging projects for major UK and global clients in regulated industries.
• Commitment to diversity, equality, inclusion, and professional development.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Hiring process

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an Assessment Day in the Midlands during February or March 2027.
• Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout employment.