Annual wage £12,313.60 to £22,010.56 Wages explained Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Minimum Wage Rates Working week Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm Total hours per week: 37 Expected duration 48 Months Possible start date 02 Sep 2024 Date posted 03 May 2024 Apprenticeship level Higher Level 4 (Higher national Certificate) Reference number VAC1000249022 Positions 2 available What you will do in your working day How you will make an impact • Typical work activities that you will undertake during your apprenticeship: • Installation, testing and commissioning of low voltage electrical and automation systems. • Information Technology [computer] / Operations Technology [plc] and other control system hardware installation. • Shadowing Distributed Control System [DCS] hardware engineering design. • Installation and maintenance of ‘Zolo’ laser-based process optimisation system. • Analytical and process measurement instrumentation: installation, service, calibration, and maintenance • Logistics and stock control for the hardware used • Planning and preparation for installation, commissioning, and servicing activities • Identification / specification of consumables and tools required for work activities. • Laboratory / test equipment management • PAT testing At the end of the apprenticeship, we would expect you to have gained the following competencies at a basic level: • Familiarity with hardware system components for Power Station Distributed Control Systems [DCS]. • Familiarity with control system cabinet design with some knowledge of industry standards. • Use of control system hardware design software tools. • Problem-solving abilities: ability to work through simple problems when analysing specifications, read product manuals and develop solutions. • Contribute to designing and testing hardware systems: the ability to identify potential issues and develop solutions to mitigate risks during installation and commissioning of systems. • Understand test procedures and participate in factory acceptance and site acceptance tests for DCS projects. • Be part of a team to supervise installation technicians on sites for designed systems. • Conduct commissioning activities on sites for designed system. • Develop communication and collaboration skills; be able to work well in a diverse team environment and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The training you will be getting This will be a 4-year apprenticeship where you will complete the Engineering Manufacturing Technician Standard – Level 4. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Develop communication and collaboration skills; be able to work well in a diverse team environment and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential A Level or equivalent Maths (Grade C) Essential A Level or equivalent Science (Grade C) Essential