System Support Graduate Engineer

Wanted: System Support Graduate Engineer

Salary: £27,282.00 plus overtime and premium rate hours and benefits

Do you want to be part of a long-standing team, who are experts in their field, where no two days are the same and where possibilities to develop new skills and experiences are around every corner?

PDS is passionate about creating a friendly, open and inclusive working environment where individuals are supported to excel in their area of expertise. We are continually seeking out new ways to improve our business and are firm believers that everyone should enjoy what they do.

What we do…

We are a technically driven business with over 30 years of expertise; engineering and supporting high integrity control systems where failure simply isn’t an option. These can range from small upgrades through to fully integrated turnkey solutions, covering all aspects of technology from control room to field devices.

We supply the latest technology to various locations throughout the UK with our prestigious clients predominantly being within Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), Highways, Airports and Power sectors.

If you are a keen problem solver with excellent communication skills, looking for a challenging yet rewarding career in engineering, look no further. We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious System Support Graduate Engineer to join us on our mission to seamlessly deliver end-to-end control systems.

What we need from you.

You are a team player looking to train as a System Support Engineer using some of the following skills; we do not expect you to have experience in all these areas and for the right candidate on the job training and mentoring will be provided to fill any skills gaps you may have.

You will work within the system support department, which is responsible for preventative maintenance, design and modifications of existing SCADA, PLC and associated sub-systems, as well as providing 24-hour emergency calls nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to problem solve and diagnose issues as and when they arise.

• Committed to providing excellent customer service.

• Ability to program a variety of PLCs using Ladder Logic, Function block or Statement List methods.

• Ability to program and configure SCADA software packages.

• Understanding of design and configuration of IP networks.

• Competent at design and testing of ELV electrical panels.

• Ability to configure CCTV, PA and telephone systems over an IP network.

Requirements

• Willing to travel throughout the UK and the republic of Ireland working nights on a regular basis.

• Have a full UK driving licence and valid passport.

• Have no criminal convictions due to security clearances required by airport authorities.

• Degree/HND in control, electrical, electronic or mechatronics engineering.

• Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be legally permitted to work in The Republic of Ireland without restriction

• The company does not offer sponsorship for this role.

There is plenty of room for growth and progression which is proven by most of the management team beginning their career with us as students.

What we offer in return.

In addition to your salary, you can expect to receive some other great benefits too.

• 33 floating holidays.

• Flexible working hours.

• Paid overtime.

• Company performance related bonus

• Wellbeing benefits.

• Pension scheme.

• Life insurance & Health Benefits

• Salary sacrifice schemes – Tech, Cycle & Electric Vehicles

• Subsidised on-site EV charging

• Anniversary celebrations.

• Social events.

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work but don’t just take our word for it, here’s what Graduate Engineer Sean has to say.

“Everyone at PDS is beyond friendly! I enjoy the diversity of my work whether that be travelling to different locations or having the opportunity to gain experience on a multitude of equipment of varying ages, providing me with some great exposure. I particularly value the diversity of our engineers as each person has their own skillset and expertise. And in the short time I have been with PDS I have met a lot of different people who have all entered into their engineering career from different routes; everyone shares their knowledge and experience with each other, and this has provided me with the foundations required to find my feet as a Graduate Engineer.”

So why not join us? CV’s, covering letters, questions, and everything in-between by using the apply button

The company does not offer sponsorship for this role