Summary
The candidate will play a vital role in designing, developing, and maintaining innovative systems that support critical operations across industries. This structured apprenticeship will equip you with the skills to create smarter, safer, and more efficient system.
Wage
£16,500 a year
Training course
Control systems engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
You will work Monday to Friday. Your start and finish times including your shift pattern will be determined by the employing company.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
4 years 4 months
Positions available
2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Role & responsibilities
Production
* Shadow established engineers through one-to-one mentoring and coaching activities
* To be assigned projects, from concept through development, installation, commissioning and ultimate production handover
* Become ‘subject matter experts’ and gain extensive experience of current and new automation technologies
* To underpin Leviat’s commitment to labour reduction, cost reduction and continuous improvement
* To significantly reduce dependence upon external support companies, bringing expertise and dependence inhouse
* Support improved ‘customer satisfaction’ through improved flexibility and reduced reaction times
* Be ready to pass on knowledge to others, including the next cohort of future apprentices
Quality
* Adhere to Leviat quality procedure ensuring products are manufactured to an appropriate standard and products conform to specified tolerances or company tolerances where un-specified
* Ensure all quality procedures are maintained and adhered to
* To ensure level of work is performed to appropriate standards first time
* Report and investigate any non -conforming work and take corrective action using Opex principles
Health & Safety
* Ensure compliance with all personal obligations under Health & Safety legislation and adhere to Company H&S policies and procedures, whilst working within and striving to improve the CRH Lifesaving rules
* Abide by site H&S policies and procedures, with special consideration for safe systems of work and practices
* Conduct machinery checks, safety audits, risk assessments and safety tours
* Review, report and investigate any incident in the cell including near misses or any unsafe situation immediately to H&S manager, and take corrective action to prevent re-occurrence
Operational Excellence
* To promote an environment of continuous improvement
* Actively promote application of Op-ex principles and participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and/or practices
* Ensure best practice is applied in order to maximise material yield, productivity and optimise tool life
Flexibility
* To ensure the company is flexible in its approach to utilising skill and knowledge in order to benefit the business when the need arises
* Where the candidate possesses the relevant skills and knowledge, or following suitable training, be flexible enough to perform any other reasonable duties in order to support the business
Where you’ll work
9 President Way
President Park
Sheffield
S4 7UR
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Your training course
Control systems engineer (degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
* Translate conceptual designs or technical specifications into operational process control systems.
* Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve complex problems and determine appropriate solutions such as Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control (DMAIC), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) and fishbone diagrams.
* Select the best method for collating and conveying complex information using a range of data sources and supporting documentation.
* Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic diagrams, project plans, fault reports or data analytics using company documentation systems and guidelines.
* Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data and or developmental or test evidence.
* Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as safety, quality, cost and performance criteria. Apply techniques and processes for project or programme management including escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
* Comply with statutory and organisational safety standards and requirements including supporting safety risk assessments and mitigating any risks identified within the control systems environment.
* Identify resources required to complete control system projects, project tasks or programmes of work, with consideration to factors such as cost, quality, safety, security, environmental impact as applicable to the activity.
* Create a project or work programme plan and develop activities in a logical process embedding mechanisms for adapting to changing circumstances or requirements.
* Demonstrate leadership when undertaking control system engineering activities such as system design, integration, operational simulation, installation, testing, pre commissioning, commissioning and maintenance of control systems.
* Ensure that all instrumentation has been correctly configured and calibrated before use.
* Identify areas for improvement and lead continuous improvement activities such as improving safety, quality, technology solutions, operational processes, training and development, equipment performance or cost key performance indicators (KPIs).
* Perform checks on control systems documentation to ensure it meets organisational compliance and traceability requirements. Report any non-conformances using the appropriate processes and procedures.
* Interpret key performance indicators and utilise improvement techniques or processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness such as lean or six sigma.
* Translate conceptual designs or technical specifications into operational process control systems.
* Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve complex problems and determine appropriate solutions such as Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control (DMAIC), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) and fishbone diagrams.
* Select the best method for collating and conveying complex information using a range of data sources and supporting documentation.
* Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic diagrams, project plans, fault reports or data analytics using company documentation systems and guidelines.
* Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data and or developmental or test evidence.
* Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as safety, quality, cost and performance criteria. Apply techniques and processes for project or programme management including escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
* Comply with statutory and organisational safety standards and requirements including supporting safety risk assessments and mitigating any risks identified within the control systems environment.
* Identify resources required to complete control system projects, project tasks or programmes of work, with consideration to factors such as cost, quality, safety, security, environmental impact as applicable to the activity.
* Create a project or work programme plan and develop activities in a logical process embedding mechanisms for adapting to changing circumstances or requirements.
* Demonstrate leadership when undertaking control system engineering activities such as system design, integration, operational simulation, installation, testing, pre commissioning, commissioning and maintenance of control systems.
* Ensure that all instrumentation has been correctly configured and calibrated before use.
* Identify areas for improvement and lead continuous improvement activities such as improving safety, quality, technology solutions, operational processes, training and development, equipment performance or cost key performance indicators (KPIs).
* Perform checks on control systems documentation to ensure it meets organisational compliance and traceability requirements. Report any non-conformances using the appropriate processes and procedures.
* Interpret key performance indicators and utilise improvement techniques or processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness such as lean or six sigma.
Your training plan
You will study on a Level 6 Control Systems Engineer degree apprenticeship on a Maintenance Engineering pathway. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Degree Level 6 standard.
During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English Language (grade 4)
* Mathematics (grade 4)
A Level in:
* Engineering / Maths / Science (grade B / Merit)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
Other requirements
You will need ONE of the following: A minimum of two A-Levels at grade B or above, including a mathematical-based subject and a science, technology, engineering or an additional mathematics-related subject / An Engineering BTEC Level 3 with at least 120 credits at DM (Distinction Merit) level or above / EAL Diploma in an engineering-based subject at distinction level / Equivalent qualifications such as Technical Levels (T-Levels) at DM or above