Trainee Systems Design Engineer
Step into the future of digital care as you help design smart solutions that transform lives.
As a Trainee Systems Design Engineer you’ll support our design team to create innovative solutions for clients in the digital telecare and Technology Enabled Care (TEC) sector. You will work on Appello’s leading digital product suites including Smart Living Solutions, Smart Connect and Smartlife, gaining exposure to real‑world system design and cutting‑edge technology.
Working Conditions
* Hours: 35 hours per week
* Shift pattern: Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
* Salary: from £26,000 per annum, dependent on experience
* Location: Hybrid – New Milton, Hampshire, UK (two days in office per week)
* Training: Initial 2 weeks full‑time training in the office
* Start date: May / June 2026
* This role is subject to pre‑employment screening, including RTW, DBS checks and two‑years of referencing. Completion must occur before your start date.
* Position is UK based; hybrid/remote work must be within UK.
* Internet requirement: 5 Mbps upload and 15 Mbps download speed.
Benefits
* Annual holiday: 161 days rising to 175 days with length of service
* Discounts on groceries, shopping, holidays, insurance, day out, restaurants and more
* 24/7 employee assistance programme with an easily accessible app
* Family and friends’ discounts on our services & products
* Pension scheme with up to 4% company match
* Free on‑site parking
About You
We’re looking for someone who is eager to grow, motivated to learn and ready to build a strong career pathway in system design. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re naturally curious, detail‑driven and excited by technology that has a real impact.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* A Level 3 education with mathematics and a STEM qualification
* Experience as an engineer within telecare, structured cabling or a similar field
* Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including maths and English
* Ability to use Excel, Word and Outlook
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Positive and proactive attitude towards work
* Ability to work well in a team as well as independently
* Willingness to complete structured training and certified courses
Desirable (Nice to Have)
* 1+ year of experience in system design in a similar field
* Experience designing technical solutions including floor plan layouts, system configurations, installation details and proposal writing
* An A‑Level in maths and another STEM subject (physics, ICT, computing, electronics) at grade C or above, or equivalent qualification such as BTEC Level 3, HNC, HND or T‑Level in a relevant discipline
* Practical working knowledge of telecare or telehealth systems or a similar field
* Full driving licence
* Insightful and forward‑thinking in finding technical solutions
* Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Main Responsibilities and Activities
System Design
* Telecare and telehealth product selection
* Control rack and server configuration design
* Structured cabling design
* Data bus cabling design
* Back‑up power supply selection and calculations
* Preparing system cost sheets
Client Proposals & Quotations
* Generate client quotations from system design and cost sheet
* Prepare quotation revisions and variations
* Update the quotation planner
Site Surveys
* Schedule and coordinate site technical surveys
* Complete site surveys to enable system designs for retro‑fit systems
Ready to apply? If you are interested, upload your CV and answer a few questions about yourself.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applicants regardless of religious beliefs, political opinion, race, sex, marital status, age or disability. If you require assistance to participate in the recruitment process, for example due to disability, please contact the careers team on 01425 626337.
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