25-0075 Apprentice Control Systems Engineer

Summary

The candidate will play a vital role in designing, developing, and maintaining innovative systems that support critical operations across industries. This structured apprenticeship will equip you with the skills to create smarter, safer, and more efficient system.

Wage: £16,500 a year
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Training course: Control systems engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours: You will work Monday to Friday. Your start and finish times including your shift pattern will be determined by the employing company.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 8 September
Duration: 4 years 4 months
Positions available: 2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Role & responsibilities

Production

Shadow established engineers through one-to-one mentoring and coaching activities
To be assigned projects, from concept through development, installation, commissioning and ultimate production handover
Become ‘subject matter experts’ and gain extensive experience of current and new automation technologies
To underpin Leviat’s commitment to labour reduction, cost reduction and continuous improvement
To significantly reduce dependence upon external support companies, bringing expertise and dependence inhouse
Support improved ‘customer satisfaction’ through improved flexibility and reduced reaction times
Be ready to pass on knowledge to others, including the next cohort of future apprentices

Quality

Adhere to Leviat quality procedure ensuring products are manufactured to an appropriate standard and products conform to specified tolerances or company tolerances where un-specified
Ensure all quality procedures are maintained and adhered to
To ensure level of work is performed to appropriate standards first time
Report and investigate any non -conforming work and take corrective action using Opex principles

Health & Safety

Ensure compliance with all personal obligations under Health & Safety legislation and adhere to Company H&S policies and procedures, whilst working within and striving to improve the CRH Lifesaving rules
Abide by site H&S policies and procedures, with special consideration for safe systems of work and practices
Conduct machinery checks, safety audits, risk assessments and safety tours
Review, report and investigate any incident in the cell including near misses or any unsafe situation immediately to H&S manager, and take corrective action to prevent re-occurrence

Operational Excellence

To promote an environment of continuous improvement
Actively promote application of Op-ex principles and participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and/or practices
Ensure best practice is applied in order to maximise material yield, productivity and optimise tool life

Flexibility

To ensure the company is flexible in its approach to utilising skill and knowledge in order to benefit the business when the need arises
Where the candidate possesses the relevant skills and knowledge, or following suitable training, be flexible enough to perform any other reasonable duties in order to support the business

Where you’ll work

9 President Way
President Park
Sheffield
S4 7UR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Your training course

Control systems engineer (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Translate conceptual designs or technical specifications into operational process control systems.
Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve complex problems and determine appropriate solutions such as Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control (DMAIC), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) and fishbone diagrams.
Select the best method for collating and conveying complex information using a range of data sources and supporting documentation.
Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic diagrams, project plans, fault reports or data analytics using company documentation systems and guidelines.
Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data and or developmental or test evidence.
Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as safety, quality, cost and performance criteria. Apply techniques and processes for project or programme management including escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
Comply with statutory and organisational safety standards and requirements including supporting safety risk assessments and mitigating any risks identified within the control systems environment.
Identify resources required to complete control system projects, project tasks or programmes of work, with consideration to factors such as cost, quality, safety, security, environmental impact as applicable to the activity.
Create a project or work programme plan and develop activities in a logical process embedding mechanisms for adapting to changing circumstances or requirements.
Demonstrate leadership when undertaking control system engineering activities such as system design, integration, operational simulation, installation, testing, pre commissioning, commissioning and maintenance of control systems.
Ensure that all instrumentation has been correctly configured and calibrated before use.
Identify areas for improvement and lead continuous improvement activities such as improving safety, quality, technology solutions, operational processes, training and development, equipment performance or cost key performance indicators (KPIs).
Perform checks on control systems documentation to ensure it meets organisational compliance and traceability requirements. Report any non-conformances using the appropriate processes and procedures.
Interpret key performance indicators and utilise improvement techniques or processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness such as lean or six sigma.
Translate conceptual designs or technical specifications into operational process control systems.
Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve complex problems and determine appropriate solutions such as Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control (DMAIC), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) and fishbone diagrams.
Select the best method for collating and conveying complex information using a range of data sources and supporting documentation.
Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic diagrams, project plans, fault reports or data analytics using company documentation systems and guidelines.
Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data and or developmental or test evidence.
Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as safety, quality, cost and performance criteria. Apply techniques and processes for project or programme management including escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
Comply with statutory and organisational safety standards and requirements including supporting safety risk assessments and mitigating any risks identified within the control systems environment.
Identify resources required to complete control system projects, project tasks or programmes of work, with consideration to factors such as cost, quality, safety, security, environmental impact as applicable to the activity.
Create a project or work programme plan and develop activities in a logical process embedding mechanisms for adapting to changing circumstances or requirements.
Demonstrate leadership when undertaking control system engineering activities such as system design, integration, operational simulation, installation, testing, pre commissioning, commissioning and maintenance of control systems.
Ensure that all instrumentation has been correctly configured and calibrated before use.
Identify areas for improvement and lead continuous improvement activities such as improving safety, quality, technology solutions, operational processes, training and development, equipment performance or cost key performance indicators (KPIs).
Perform checks on control systems documentation to ensure it meets organisational compliance and traceability requirements. Report any non-conformances using the appropriate processes and procedures.
Interpret key performance indicators and utilise improvement techniques or processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness such as lean or six sigma.

Your training plan

You will study on a Level 6 Control Systems Engineer degree apprenticeship on a Maintenance Engineering pathway. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Degree Level 6 standard.

During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language (grade 4)
Mathematics (grade 4)

A Level in:

Engineering / Maths / Science (grade B / Merit)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills

Other requirements

You will need ONE of the following: A minimum of two A-Levels at grade B or above, including a mathematical-based subject and a science, technology, engineering or an additional mathematics-related subject / An Engineering BTEC Level 3 with at least 120 credits at DM (Distinction Merit) level or above / EAL Diploma in an engineering-based subject at distinction level / Equivalent qualifications such as Technical Levels (T-Levels) at DM or above

About this company

Leviat is a global leader for engineered solutions and innovative products that enable safer, faster, stronger, more sustainable construction. Our values At the core of every promise we make and every project we undertake. Safety: Above everything else. Integrity: We do the right thing. Collaboration: We are stronger together. Customer Focus: We put our customer at the heart of it all. Innovation: We find a better way.

After this apprenticeship

Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

AMRC Training Centre Recruitment Team

recruitment@amrctraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000308613.

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Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025

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Company’s application instructions

Please follow the link to apply on the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre website and complete an application form. Once this has been received, it will be reviewed, and you will receive an email response with the next steps of the application process. Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close company vacancies, should they get filled, ahead of the published closing date.

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