OT Systems Engineer Apprentice: Automation & Controls

Portsmouth-Water; Havant; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 25 days

Pension up to 15%

Non-contractual bonus up to 6%

Enhanced family leave

Life assurance 4x salary

Wellbeing support

PW Perks discounts

Job summary

Portsmouth Water is offering an Operational Technology (OT) Systems Engineering Apprenticeship. You will gain hands-on engineering experience managing automation systems, with a view toward achieving a Level 4 Automation & Controls Engineering Technician qualification.

The role starts September 2027, with training at CEMAST Gosport. You’ll commute to Gosport and Havant; the programme lasts 48–51 months and requires BPSS clearance. Flexible working options may be discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 Technical Certificate in Engineering and GCSE English/Maths (4/C or above).
• Full manual UK driving licence or working towards it to enable site work.
• Eligible for BPSS baseline checks and security vetting (CTC/SC).
• Willing to commute to Gosport and Havant for site work.

Responsibilities

• Learn to install, maintain, support and optimise hardware and programs for Industrial Automation and Control Systems.
• Work across PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks.
• Develop or modify automation/control system programs using various tools and languages.
• Support integration of electrical/electronic safety devices within automation and control systems.
• Install and maintain devices across industrial networks, including configuration.
• Provide fault escalation support to first-line service personnel for operation restoration.
• Supervise installation of automation equipment and industrial networks.

Skills

Problem solving

Hands-on engineering

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 Technical Certificate in Engineering

GCSE English & Maths 4/C

Tools

SCADA systems

HMI

Industrial networks

Job description

Portsmouth Water is offering an Operational Technology (OT) Systems Engineering Apprenticeship. You will gain hands-on engineering experience managing automation systems, with a view toward achieving a Level 4 Automation & Controls Engineering Technician qualification.

The role starts September 2027, with training at CEMAST Gosport. You’ll commute to Gosport and Havant; the programme lasts 48–51 months and requires BPSS clearance. Flexible working options may be discussed at interview.