Apprentice Control Systems Engineer

Adsyst; England; On-site; GBP 15,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding business is seeking a proactive Apprentice Control Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team in Yateley. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in the full life cycle of control system projects, from software design to on-site commissioning. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training and mentoring, gaining valuable experience in PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems. With a commitment to personal and professional development, this innovative firm provides a supportive environment where your contributions will drive your career forward in the automation industry. Join a team that values work-life balance and offers exciting career prospects!

Benefits

Competitive apprentice salary

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Private Health Scheme

Death in Service Plan

Access to Wellbeing programme

Access to Training Hub

Free parking

Access to company vans or pool cars

Discounts via Perkbox

Free quarterly social events

Qualifications

• Strong interest in Control System Engineering with problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving license preferred due to site-based work.

Responsibilities

• Reading design specifications and assisting with functional design specifications.
• Configuration of control system architecture and production of SCADA & PLC software.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

IT Skills

English Literacy

Education

GCSEs grade C/4 or above including Maths and English

Level 3 Qualification in Engineering and Manufacturing

Tools

PLC

SCADA

HMI

Variable Speed Drives

Instrumentation

Job description

Apprentice Control Systems Engineer

Our expanding business is currently offering exciting opportunities for prospective employees. Adsyst recently celebrated a significant milestone by welcoming our 110th employee, a testament to our rapid growth and success.

At Adsyst Automation Ltd, we understand that our continued success is down to our dedicated team. Therefore, we invest time and effort in each individual, providing training and assistance with personal and professional development while encouraging strengths and offering a good work/life balance.

Adsyst Automation Ltd has been providing complex Control Systems for Process Control, Automation, and Telemetry to customers worldwide for over 35 years. We have four offices nationally: our Head office in Yateley, Hampshire, our Stafford office, and two additional offices in Peterborough and Greater London.

With core skills in PLC, SCADA, HMI, MIS, MES, RTU, control system software engineering, data acquisition, bespoke software, LV Assemblies, and Electrical installation, our expertise allows us to offer full turnkey solutions.

Job Description

We are currently seeking hardworking, resourceful candidates to join our dynamic team at our Yateley office (GU46 7AA) as an Apprentice Control Systems Engineer. This role involves the full life cycle delivery of control system projects, including software design, implementation, testing, and on-site commissioning where necessary.

The successful candidate will receive training and mentoring, gaining experience and knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, HMI, variable speed drives, and instrumentation.

The apprenticeship will be run through Farnborough College of Technology on a day release, with the course being Level 4 Automation and Controls Engineering Technician:

Level 4 Automation and Controls Engineering Technician

Responsibilities will include:

1. Reading design specifications and technical drawings
2. Assisting with the creation of detailed functional design specifications (FDS)
3. Configuration of control system architecture and network connections
4. Production, modification, and testing of SCADA & PLC software
5. Site installation and commissioning
6. Customer-facing position

Whilst the majority of the work will be within standard working hours, this operational role requires flexibility and may occasionally require travel to sites, which might include an overnight stay.

Entry requirements & Skills:

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in Control System Engineering, requiring a self-motivated, practical problem solver with good communication, IT, and English literacy skills. Ideally, the candidate will need to have a full UK licence or be learning to drive due to the nature of the site-based work.

You will need to be proactive and a flexible team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and will take a methodical approach to tasks, ensuring attention to detail. Entry requirements include:

1. GCSEs grade C/4 or above including Maths and English
2. Level 3 Qualification in Engineering and Manufacturing
3. Good verbal and written communication
4. Self-motivated and ambitious with a real interest in driving your career forward in the automation industry
5. Must be eligible to work in the UK

Package:

1. Competitive apprentice salary (see below)
2. Auto enrolment pension scheme (including Salary Sacrifice/Exchange for Pension Payments if desired)
3. Private Health Scheme (after 1 year service)
4. Death in Service Plan (after 5 years service)
5. Access to our Wellbeing programme operated through COGG (COGG)
6. Access to our Training Hub (various training courses available)
7. Free parking at all our offices (Subject to availability & any company parking policies or parking rotas that may be in effect)
8. Access to company vans or pool cars (company car scheme also available)
9. Access to Perkbox (Perkbox) for discounted shopping, eating out, cinema, and holidays
10. Free quarterly social events, team building days, and Christmas party weekend break (partners included).
11. TIL / Overtime and expenses scheme

Full time position: 08:30 - 17:15 - Monday to Thursday and 08:30 - 16:00 on Fridays.

This position is for our Yateley Office (GU46 7AA).

Salary: 1st year - £14,750 p/a