Electrical & Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Summary

We are looking for an apprentice with an appetite for developing into a diligent Control Systems Engineer. Working from our Rotherham office, you will work as part of a team to learn the art of designing and implementing software and hardware solutions for control and safety systems utilising a wide range of PLC, HMI and SCADA Technologies.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Training course

Electrical or electronic technical support engineer (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

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

Learn how to and Contribute to:

Control system design, electrical/control circuit design, build
PLC software design and development
HMI / SCADA software design and development
Control Systems Software and Hardware Fault Finding and Maintenance
Design documentation production
AutoCAD / Solidworks Electrical drawing production
Inhouse Testing
Installation and Commissioning (Site work)
Goods inwards/outwards
Assist in sales proposals preparation

Where you’ll work

2 Phoenix Riverside
Rotherham
S60 1FL

Training

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

College or training organisation

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Electrical or electronic technical support engineer (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

How to comply with statutory requirements and stringent organisational safety requirements
Producing components using hand fitting techniques
Producing Electrical or Electronic Drawings using a Computer Aided Design (CAD) system
Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and High Tech equipment
Wiring and testing electrical equipment, assembling and testing electronic circuits
Using computer software packages to assist with engineering activities
Producing engineering project plans
Maintaining and improving electrical equipment and systems
Project management in undertaking engineering activities
Producing and working to engineering specifications and briefs, presenting and technical problem solving
Scheduling and managing engineering activities
Electrical and electronic product manufacturing and testing
Demonstrating technical and commercial management in planning and managing tasks and resources

Your training plan

You will attend Sheffield Hallam University on day release
The degree award is BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

Maths, Science or Engineering (grade BBC / Distinction Merit 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

IT skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills

About this company

Cetix is a leading systems integrator with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Formed in 2007 from the merger of Salem Automation and Cetix AS, the company benefits from a rich heritage and extensive expertise in specialist electro-mechanical engineering, integrated process control, electrical systems, and information management solutions.

After this apprenticeship

Progression to full time Control Systems engineer and beyond
Promotion to a more senior level, e.g. Engineer / Senior Engineer / Project Manager

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