Apprentice Electrical Technician

ADSYST (AUTOMATION) LIMITED; Sandhurst; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

JIB/ECS apprentice card

Auto enrolment pension

Private Health Scheme

Death in Service

30 days holiday (after 5 years)

Wellbeing programme

Training Hub access

Company vans or pool cars

Perkbox access

Free parking

Job summary

Adsyst Automation Ltd in Sandhurst is offering an Apprentice Electrical Technician role with a City and Guilds Electrotechnical apprenticeship (5357-03/23) to commence September 2026 as a day-release program. The role is based at our head office with a full UK driving licence required for site work and college commutes.

The position is full-time (08:30-17:15 Monday-Thursday, 08:30-16:00 Friday) with year-one salary of £16,500, and includes benefits such as pension, private health, and training

Qualifications

• Strong interest in Electrical Engineering or practical experience desired.
• Ability to interpret electrical diagrams and control panel wiring.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, install and maintain electrical control systems and components to specification.
• Read design specifications and technical drawings.
• Assist in creating FDS, RAMS and method statements.
• Learn PLC software and HMI/SCADA development.
• Site installation and commissioning; customer facing responsibilities.

Skills

Electrical interest

Full UK driving licence

Reading electrical diagrams

Education

City and Guilds Electrotechnical apprenticeship (5357-03/23)

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

Apprentice Electrical Technician

Our expanding business is currently offering numerous exciting opportunities for prospective employees.

Job Description

We are currentlyseekinghardworking, resourceful candidates to join our dynamic team at our Head office inSandhurstas an Electrical Apprentice. The course on offer is City and Guilds Electrotechnicalapprenticeship qualification (5357-03/23) that is being carried out atvariousCollegesfrom September 2026as a day release. For more information on this course see:

https://www.cityandguilds.com/qualifications-and-apprenticeships/building-services-industry/electrical-installation/5357-electrotech-qualification#tab=information

Responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop,installandmaintainelectrical control systems and components to specification
• Reading design specifications and technical drawings
• Aiding in the production of detailed functional design specifications (FDS), methodstatementsand risk assessments (RAMS).
• Chance to learn the production of PLC software
• Chance to learn the production of HMI / SCADA software
• Site installation and commissioning
• Customer facing position

Whilstthe majority ofthe work will be within standard working hours this operational role requires you to be flexible and can occasionally have a need to travel to sites which might include an overnight stay.

Full-time position

(08:30-17:15 Monday to Thursday and 08:30-16:00 on Fridays)

Salary:1styear -£16,500 p/a

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in Electrical Engineering or ideally some practical experience. A good understanding of electrical diagrams for control panel wiring or electrical installation would also be beneficial.

The role requires a self-motivated, practical problem solver withgood communicationskills. The candidate will need to have afull UKdrivinglicencedue to the nature of the site-based workand commuting to college.

What we require from you:

• Previousexperience in a service & support, electrical installation or maintenance role or a strong interest in a career in electrical engineering.
• Electrical design includingEPlanor equivalent would beadvantageous.
• Controlpanel design,manufactureor electrical installation skills.
• Experience of equipment installation and commissioning.
• Must have the rights to work in the UK

What you will get in return

• Day release to college on City and Guilds Electrotech qualification (5357) apprenticeship, includes AM2 and 18th Edition
• JIB issued ECS card (Apprentice card while training, Gold card upon completion)
• Competitive apprentice salary
• Auto enrolment pension scheme (including Salary Sacrifice/Exchange for Pension Payments if desired)
• Private Health Scheme (after 1 year service)
• Death in Service Plan (after 5 years service)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (raises to 30 days after 5 years of service)
• Access to our Wellbeing programme operated through COGG (https://www.coggroup.co.uk)
• Access to our Training Hub (various training courses available)
• Free parking at all our offices (Subject to availability & any company parking policies or parking rotas that may be in effect)
• Access to company vans or pool cars (company car scheme also available)
• Access to Perkbox (https://join.perkbox.co.uk) This gives employees access to discounted shopping, eating out, cinema and even holidays
• Free quarterly social events, team building days and Christmas party weekend break (partners included).
• TIL / Overtime and expenses scheme
• Adsyst hold key worker status

Our company

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; training and assisting with their personal and professional development, encouraging their strengths while 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 a further two offices in Peterborough and Greater London.

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

We approach each project with a fresh outlook and use our knowledge and partnerships to stay a step ahead of the competition, offering the most advanced, innovative and cost-effective solutions.

As we continue to expand and attract top talent, we remain dedicated to maintaining a supportive and inclusive work environment. We value diversity and believe that different perspectives and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We strive to foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and inclusivity, where every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact.

Other positions are available in thisoffice, as well as our other offices within the UK. Please see our website for more information at: www.adsyst.co.uk