Controls Engineer Apprenticeship

Prepare metal enclosures and backplates using hand tools (Year 1) Assist with general production tasks including packing (Year 1) Soldering, crimping, wiring electro-mechanical control units using assembly instructions (Year 1-2) Wire panels from circuit diagrams (Year 2-4) Test and fault find panels (Year 3-4)

Training:

The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Manufacturing Support Technician Level 3 standard. On completion the apprentice will receive Level 3 qualification. Functional Skills in maths and English may also be required depending on current level.   

Training Outcome:

On successful completion the apprentice will be skilled to build, test & fault find control panels using technical designs and documentation provided by others. Further progression will be available to become a control panel design engineer using SEE Electrical CAD software. You will learn to develop control strategies and to programme PLC’s. This will involve liaison with customers to understand requirements and to provide technical support.

Further progression may be available to commission control panels on customer sites.

Employer Description:
Sarum Electronics designs and manufactures control panels, also known as Building Management Systems (BMS), for Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) in buildings. Through dedication to quality, after-sales service and competitive pricing, Sarum Electronics has become a preferred supplier of controls to a wide range of customers across the UK. Our skilled technical team use a consultative approach to agree control strategies, design control systems and manufacture high quality solutions. Sarum Electronics is a proud member of the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA). The company was formed in 1985 and in 2014 become part of Lester Control Systems which has a group turnover of £15M. Collectively we have over 50,000 controllers in service across the United Kingdom. Our group locations include three manufacturing premises, an R&D Centre and Surrey based Head Office.

Working Hours :
08:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 15:00 Friday

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness