Systems Technician
Cornerstone Systems Ltd · Stone, Staffordshire · full-time (12-month contract)
£26k–£27k / yearFull-timeStone HQ + UK travelEngineering / control systems
We are excited to offer a dynamic and varied engineering role at Cornerstone Systems, a specialist control-systems manufacturing company based in Stone, Staffordshire. You will be involved in the complete lifecycle of our custom-built control systems – from design and manufacture to installation and servicing.
Our systems support industries such as agriculture, waste management and energy, with installations across the UK. This role combines work in our Stone office with visits to customer sites around the country. When working away, hotel accommodation and subsistence are provided (typically 1–4 nights depending on the season) – a great opportunity to see many parts of the UK.
As a small business with a close-knit team, we value interpersonal skills and commitment. You’ll play a key role in a supportive environment with ample opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Key responsibilities
- Design, manufacture, install and service bespoke control systems for a range of industries
- Assist in the assembly and wiring of systems
- Support installations and maintenance both on-site and from the office
- Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve issues
- Conduct repairs and diagnostics at both board and system levels
Desired skills & knowledge
- Basic hand-tool proficiency
- General electrical wiring and electronics knowledge
- Basic IT skills, including computer networking
- Experience with manufacturing processes and electronic component procurement
- Soldering experience (through-hole and surface-mount components)
- Familiarity with working at height
Qualifications & personal traits
- GCSEs (Grade A-C) in Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Competency with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to follow processes
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
- Flexible and willing to support the team as needed
- Full, clean UK driving licence
Position details
- Salary
- £26,000 – £27,000 per year (based on experience)
- Hours
- Full-time, 38 hours per week · 9:00am–5:00pm
- Contract
- 12-month fixed-term, with potential to become permanent
- Location
- Based at our Stone office with UK-wide travel to customer sites
- Benefits
- 30 days holiday (inc. bank holidays), training & career progression
Training & development
- Working at height training
- Confined spaces training
- Health & safety management training
- Ongoing site mentoring and courses to develop your technical skills
Why Cornerstone Systems?
At Cornerstone Systems we pride ourselves on excellent service and a positive, collaborative work environment. As a small, growing business we are looking for someone reliable, motivated and committed who will thrive in a hands-on role, take initiative and contribute to the team’s success.
What we value:
- A strong work ethic and reliability
- Self-motivation with the ability to take on responsibility
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Team player who supports others when needed
- Ability to adapt to new challenges and problem-solve effectively
