Annual wage £13,312.00 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 8.00am to 16.30pm Total hours per week: 40.0 Expected duration 48 Months Possible start date 30 Jun 2024 Date posted 26 Mar 2024 Apprenticeship level Higher Level 4 (Higher national Certificate) Reference number VAC1000240464 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day Duties Setup of a wide range of hardware and software found on industrial networks and control systems including, but not limited to PLC's, Robots, Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, variable speed drives, soft-starters, energy monitoring equipment, instrumentation, safety systems and servo drives. Program a wide range of hardware using a range of software tools on control systems including, but not limited to PLC's, Robots, Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, variable speed drives, soft-starters, energy monitoring equipment, instrumentation, safety systems and servo drives. Develop or modify automation and control system programs using a variety of different programming tools, languages and techniques. Test and validate automation and control systems to ensure that they are safe, functional and satisfy the requirements of a system specification, complying with national and/or international standards. Support and maintain the integration of electrical/electronic safety devices within an automation & control system. Install, support and maintain devices linked to and across Industrial Networking infrastructures including configuration and programming duties to ensure that the flow of data across these devices is maintained. Provide effective fault escalation support to first line service personnel that lead to successful return to operation of automation and control systems. Supervise, manage, or oversee activities such as installation of automation and control equipment and industrial networks. The training you will be getting Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer. Day release. You will undertake Automation and Controls Engineering Technician Level 4 standard. Automation and controls engineering technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed. You will undertake both on and off-the-job job training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative Qualifications GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade Grade B/5 and above) Essential Things to consider You must be able to travel to and from work and college. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates