Trainee Automation Technician

Trainee Automation Technician - Wetherby - Global Facilities Management Organisation

CBW Staffing Solutions are currently recruiting for a Trainee Automation Technician to join a specialist engineering team on a high-profile, automated warehouse site based in Wetherby.

This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served Junior Electrician or Junior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking to break into automation, with full training and long-term career progression on offer.

Package

• Competitive salary of up to £31,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Core hours are Monday - Friday (40 hours per week)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous workplace pension scheme
• Training, development & progression opportunities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on automated cranes, conveyors, and warehouse systems
• Assist with fault finding on automation and control systems (PLC-based equipment)
• Support the operation and monitoring of automated storage systems
• Work safely at height and within confined spaces (full training provided)
• Enter and work within low-oxygen environments in line with strict safety procedures
• Complete maintenance records and reports accurately (CAFM systems where applicable)
• Liaise with the wider engineering team to ensure minimal downtime and efficient operation
• Support general site maintenance tasks across the wider facility when required
• Participate in training and development to build automation knowledge and competency
• Option to join call-out rota once fully trained

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship (essential)
• Basic understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems
• Comfortable working at height (up to 27m) – full training provided
• Ability to work within a low-oxygen environment (14.5% O₂) following strict safety procedures
• Keen interest in developing skills within automation and controls