Apprentice Control Systems Engineer

Company: Booker Hill Projects Ltd
Location: Uttoxeter, ST14 8EU
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £21,450.50 per year
Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Ref: VAC-01330
Application Deadline Date: 30/06/2026
Start Date: 03/08/2026
Positions Available: 1
Working Week: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Brief Description

As an apprentice at Booker Hill Projects Ltd, you will be reporting to the Engineering Manager and responsible for phases of the Control and Automation Systems development and implementation life cycle, from software development, testing and commissioning to meet customer specifications and deadlines.

Qualifications Required

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (Apprentices lacking these qualifications must gain them before taking the end point assessment.)

Personal Qualities

• Methodical: Approaching problems step-by-step.
• Analytical: Spotting patterns in data.
• Inquisitive: Always asking how things work.
• Detail oriented: Noticing tiny wiring or coding errors.
• Safety conscious: Never cutting corners on site.
• Resilient: Remaining calm when systems fail.
• Self-motivated: Taking ownership of your learning.
• Reliable: Showing up on time daily.
• Approachable: Building easy rapport with technicians.
• Patient: Persisting through complex, repetitive testing.
• Teachable: Accepting feedback and constructive critique.

Skills Required

• Mathematical and Scientific Ability
• Basic Computer Literacy & IT
• Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude
Ability to read and interpret basic engineering documentation
• Logical Problem-Solving
• Safety Mindfulness
• Manual Dexterity
• Active Communication
• Adaptability and Curiosity
• Time Management
• Team Collaboration

Training to be Provided

Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship standard
Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.

Future Prospects

During the first 6 months of your employment as a permanent employee, you will be on a probationary period. This is to help you settle in and get a feel for how we work at Booker Hill Projects. On completion of the apprenticeship and with good internal reviews the apprentice would become a Control Systems Engineer.

Vacancy Detail

Apprentice will be in office 4 days of the week and attending College 1 day a week, producing the following documentation as required, following Company Standards, and maintain it over the life cycle of the project:

• Functional Design Specifications.
• System Design Specifications.
• Test Schedules and Documentation.
• Commissioning Documentation.
• Electrical Documentation.
• QA and H&S Documentation and Standards.

Review documentation as required and write control system software using appropriate tools and following Company Standards, to meet the agreed specification(s) for any or all of the following:
• Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Human Machine Interfaces.
• SCADA Systems.
• MIS/MES.

Help test the software and maintain records of design & system changes to software via the following testing methods: Internal testing, factory acceptance tests and site acceptance tests.
Other responsibilities include;
• Commission hardware and software on site.
• Design Electrical Systems as required.
• Provide continuing support and trouble-shoot any problems.
• Meet with Customers to understand their project/site, identify their requirements and offer advice, as well as assisting with the sales and tendering process to promote the company externally.
You will also work on other projects assisting with production.

Other Information

Must hold Full Valid Uk Drivers Licence Preferable. The Company will reimburse all expenses properly incurred by you in the proper performance of your duties, provided that you supply the Company with such vouchers or other evidence of actual payment of such expenses as the Company may reasonably require. Expenses can include a Site Visit Allowance, Personal Incidental Expenses and business mileage. The rates paid for this are detailed in the Expenses Policy, which is updated from time-to-time. When working away from the office, the day will be longer due to time required to travel to site. You will receive a Site Visit Allowance to compensate for this.