Electrical Engineering / Automation Apprentice

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join our Engineering Team. The successful candidate will be designing, commissioning, installing and maintaining Industrial Automation and Control solutions and working on some of the most iconic and challenging engineering projects in the UK and worldwide.

Wage

£17,250 a year

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As you progress, gain practical experience and increase your academic knowledge, your salary will be reviewed annually and adjusted to the appropriate level.

Training course

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

Hours

Our core working hours are: Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30 or 9.00 to 5.00. 20% of your week will be dedicated to off the job learning/training.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

4 years

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Fairfields provides industrial automation and control solutions across various sectors using electrical, electronic and programmable systems. We’re continuously looking into new technologies and trends. We are already working with IoT devices, cyber-security solutions, augmented reality and advanced software design.

As an Electrical Engineering Apprentice, you will be designing, commissioning and maintaining systems and solutions across a wide range of sectors. You will be involved in designing and implementing hardware and software, project planning, producing complex CAD drawings, operating and maintenance manuals. You will assist with control panel testing and commissioning and will provide service and call out support to our customers.

You will be part of a team installing and maintaining critical infrastructure where you could be involved in:

Flood defence schemes
Aerospace facilities
Moving bridges and structures
Manufacturing facilities
Roller coasters and leisure rides
Pharmaceutical facilities

Where you’ll work

RANDALL PARK WAY

RETFORD

DN22 7WF

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

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

The Level 6 Apprenticeship programme provides day release to Sheffield Hallam University. This enables you to access education up to degree level without the need for a student loan, so you can earn while you learn. We sponsor you throughout your apprenticeship and in return, you receive a competitive salary. We provide ongoing support and mentoring throughout the programme to ensure you are on track to becoming a qualified Electrical Engineering Apprentice.

Upon completion of your Apprenticeship, you will attain a BEng (Honours) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology.

Read more about the course: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships/engineering/electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technology

The course includes:

Engineering principals
Software development
Embedded systems and applications
Control and automation
Mechanical concepts
Power engineering

You will need one of the following to apply:

96 UCAS points from 3 A levels (we accept General Studies)
112 UCAS points with at least 64 from 2 A levels or equivalent BTEC
Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2
A completed level 3 apprenticeship

More training information

You will also spend time learning about each company department, gaining hands-on experience in design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and service support for control and automation systems and Industrial ICT solutions.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade C or 4 or above)

A Level or equivalent in:

Maths/Science/Engineering/Comp Science/Technology (grade BBC)

BTEC or equivalent in:

BTEC Extended Diploma in science/technology (grade DMM)

Other in:

Combination of quals, but must include maths (grade 112 UCAS points minimum)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

Other requirements

Full driving licence (or learning to drive). Willing & able to travel/work away (UK & abroad). Security clearance/DBS check. Fluent in English. Eligible & authorised to work in UK. To meet clearance requirements, you need to have the right to live & work in UK, resident in the UK for last 3 years. Live no more than 1 hour from Head Office DN22 7WF.

About this company

Fairfields provide industrial automation and control solutions across various sectors using electrical, electronic and programmable systems. We’re continuously looking into new technologies and trends. We are already working with IoT devices, cyber-security solutions, augmented reality and advanced software design. We are located in Retford DN22 7WF (North Nottinghamshire). you will be expected to attend the office for the duration of your apprenticeship. Therefore, we ask that you live no further than 1 hour from our Head Office.

http://www.fairfields.co.uk/fcs (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Company bonus, option to join the pension scheme, Cycle to Work Bike Scheme, EV scheme, Professional Membership Paid, free parking.

After this apprenticeship

Once qualified, you will have the opportunity to progress into a full-time and permanent position as either:

Design Engineer
Service Engineer
Applications Engineer

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FAIRFIELD CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED

Katherine Finn

hr@fairfields.co.uk

01623 835350

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000304845.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 31 March 2025

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