Apprentice Control Systems Engineer

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

You will build your skills over a 48-month period, starting in September 2025. This will include:

Classroom training and workshops hosted offsite Learning current software standards, methods, and practices Learning to understand project delivery timelines and budgets Learning to develop key areas of control system software to meet the needs of the project using PLC’s, SCADA Systems, HMI’s & Industrial Networking Learning to design and test in accordance with agreed specifications and applicable standards Learning to prepare and review control system design, build and testing specifications Learn onsite commissioning and testing of control systems while adhering to site regulations

Training:

Automation and Controls Engineering Technician Level 4. 

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.

Training Outcome:

At the end of the apprenticeship, you could be offered a permanent position with Actemium Automation, which would include further prospects for continued development. We want you to realise your potential practically and academically, and our Apprenticeship program offers a career development path for the right candidates. We expect this will include supported further academic development with the opportunity to progress to a Degree Apprenticeship. 

Employer Description:
Actemium Automation Hampshire are an Engineering Projects business unit that predominantly deliver multi-discipline solutions in Manufacturing/Water/Fuel Storage and Distribution sectors, in Southern England. Actemium Automation is part of the VINCI Energies group. Being part of this £14 billion organisation allows us to provide our customers with the resources, vitality, and strength of a large, global company, while still delivering local, personalised service. Along with the other business units in the Actemium Automation family, we employ 250+ people at 11 locations across the UK.

Working Hours :
Your working week will be Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm. Your will attend the Actemium Automation Office in Waterlooville 4 days per week, and college 1 day per week during term time. Outside of term time all 5 days will be spent in the office.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Awareness of Health & Safety