Electrical & Control Systems Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
INSPEC SOLUTIONS LTD
SHEFFIELD (S4 7YW)
Closes on Friday 20 February 2026
Posted on 9 January 2026
Contents
Summary
Engineers are assigned to projects based on specific requirements, typically working in teams of 3 to 6. Each project is unique in scope, offering exposure to a wide range of customers and technical challenges. This structured 4+ year apprenticeship programme is designed to develop competencies required for a career in engineering.
- Wage
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£21,000 a year
- Training course
- Electrical and electronic engineer (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
Shifts to be confirmed
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
You Will Develop the ability to:
- Write, fault find, test & commission various manufacturers PLC systems
- Design and program various manufacturers SCADA systems
Undertake electrical design and create wiring schematics and general arrangement layouts for control panels - Become competent and knowledgeable on networking of systems and cyber-security principles
- Undertake commissioning activities at industrial clients’ sites and understand the real-life connections & interfaces of our systems
- Develop knowledge about our client’s businesses and needs
- Develop systems that meet our customer needs and solves specific issues or problems for them
- Construct and implement system architectures in industrial/energy settings
- Understand the commercial aspects of our business, how project costs are built up and maintained
- Take responsibility for and work towards achieving your project tasks & targets
As part of the apprenticeship, young engineers will gain exposure to all key elements of our engineering business. This structured rotation is designed to provide a well-rounded foundation of technical and commercial skills, ensuring apprentices develop into versatile and capable engineers. These include:
- In-House Engineering – covering PLC programming, SCADA systems, networking and gaining exposure to cybersecurity principles
- Practical Workshop & Panel Building – hands-on experience in assembly, wiring and testing of control panels and equipment
- On Site Installation and Commissioning – support engineers with installation activities, testing and commissioning on a variety of customers’ site
- Support & Service Engineering – developing skills in customer support, fault-finding and maintenance
- Technical Proposal Development – preparing detailed technical proposals and developing communication skills with customers
Upon completion of the degree and apprenticeship program, we would expect you to be promoted to Control Systems Engineer status and further your career with us, working in a more autonomous and responsible role within project teams.
Where you'll work
UNIT 7
NORFOLK BRIDGE BUSINESS PARK
FOLEY STREET
SHEFFIELD
S4 7YW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Training course
Electrical and electronic engineer (degree) (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work.
- Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
- Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
- Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
- Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
- Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
- Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
- Identify and use processes, resources and technologies to complete electrical and electronic engineering projects or programmes of work.
- Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the electrical and electronic engineering process.
- Carry out pre operations checks of electrical and electronic engineering systems and equipment before use.
- Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
- Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
- Communicate with others verbally, for example colleagues and stakeholders.
- Communicate in writing, for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
- Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
- Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the electrical and electronic engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
- Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
- Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
- Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.
- Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work.
- Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
- Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
- Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
- Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
- Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
- Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
- Identify and use processes, resources and technologies to complete electrical and electronic engineering projects or programmes of work.
- Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the electrical and electronic engineering process.
- Carry out pre operations checks of electrical and electronic engineering systems and equipment before use.
- Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
- Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
- Communicate with others verbally, for example colleagues and stakeholders.
- Communicate in writing, for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
- Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
- Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the electrical and electronic engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
- Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
- Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
- Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.
Training schedule
- The degree award is BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- You will be required to attend Sheffield Hallam University on day release
More training information
During term-time students will have 1 day at university and 4 at work. Out of term-time it will be a 5-day working week. All employees receive 25 days paid holiday, contributary pension scheme and private healthcare. Further details of terms of employment would be discussed at interview.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
A Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Initiative
- Patience
- Team Player
- Positive Attitude
About this employer
Inspec Solutions work across a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Metals, Energy, Infrastructure, Processing and Education and Research, leading to many interesting and exciting opportunities for our Engineers to work on new and emerging projects.
After this apprenticeship
Upon completion of the degree and apprenticeship program, we would expect you to be promoted to Control Systems Engineer status & further your career with us, working in a much more autonomous & responsible role within one of the teams.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000006001.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 20 February 2026