Apprentice Automation and Controls Engineering Technician
WGM Control Solutions Ltd are looking for an enthusiastic individual to undertake the Automation and Controls Apprenticeship. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain knowledge, skills and experience!
Role
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.
Training
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.
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Automation and controls engineering technician (level 4)
- Training Provider
- DN COLLEGES GROUP
- Working Week
- Monday – Friday 8.00am to 16.30pm
- Expected Duration
- 48 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Thursday, 30th May 2024
- Start Date
- Sunday, 30th June 2024
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Maths and English GCSE or equivalent, grade Grade B/5 and above (Essential)
About the Employer
WGM CONTROL SOLUTIONS LTD
WGM Control Solutions is a small business with a growing customer base in the UK. We design, manufacture and install control systems for food and beverage sectors.
- Company
- WGM CONTROL SOLUTIONS LTD
- Location
- Unit E32, The Enterprise Village, Prince Albert Gardens, Grimsby, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £10,982.40
- Posted
- Company
- WGM CONTROL SOLUTIONS LTD
- Location
- Unit E32, The Enterprise Village, Prince Albert Gardens, Grimsby, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £10,982.40
- Posted