Technical Support Apprentice - SITE

ONE BIG CIRCLE LIMITED

Derby (DE24 8UP)

Closes in 23 days (Wednesday 30 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 July 2025

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Summary

This dynamic role offers hands-on experience in the construction, testing, installation, and maintenance of advanced camera monitoring systems on critical national infrastructure. You’ll gain the technical knowledge to succeed, while our lead site engineer ensures a varied workload that complements and reinforces your learning.

Wage

£17,550 a year

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Wage is paid as an hourly rate of £9p/h.

Training course
Electrical or electronic technical support engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday Core business hours are 9:30am - 5:30pm, so the majority of hours should be completed within this time but is expected that start and finish times may vary based on the requirements of site work.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

1

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

Role Summary:

We are seeking an Apprentice to join and strengthen our Site and Systems Team. In this role, you will support the delivery of high-tech projects, primarily involving the installation of systems on trains located at depots across the UK, as well as contributing to ongoing work at our Derby-based production facility.

This position involves regular travel to customer sites nationwide, with time also spent at our Derby office supporting system development and testing.

You will work with a wide range of advanced technologies, including line scanning and machine vision cameras, precision lighting, laser measurement systems, thermal sensors, embedded Linux platforms, IP networking, and GPS/4G/5G connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the installation and commissioning of cutting-edge monitoring systems
  • Assist the Lead Site Engineer with planning work, including risk assessments and method statements
  • Perform on-site tasks safely and professionally
  • Collaborate effectively with team members to diagnose issues and develop practical solutions
  • Create and maintain technical documentation during system build and testing phases
  • Contribute to system assembly, configuration, and testing at our Derby production facility
  • Develop the ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints
  • Track project progress and produce detailed site reports, ensuring thorough documentation
  • Assist in procurement by specifying technical requirements for components and related equipment

Where you'll work

One Big Circle Derwent House
RTC Business Park London Road
Derby
DE24 8UP

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

DCG

Your training course

Electrical or electronic technical support engineer (degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • How to comply with statutory requirements and stringent organisational safety requirements
  • Producing components using hand fitting techniques
  • Producing Electrical or Electronic Drawings using a Computer Aided Design (CAD) system
  • Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and High Tech equipment
  • Wiring and testing electrical equipment, assembling and testing electronic circuits
  • Using computer software packages to assist with engineering activities
  • Producing engineering project plans
  • Maintaining and improving electrical equipment and systems
  • Project management in undertaking engineering activities
  • Producing and working to engineering specifications and briefs, presenting and technical problem solving
  • Scheduling and managing engineering activities
  • Electrical and electronic product manufacturing and testing
  • Demonstrating technical and commercial management in planning and managing tasks and resources

Your training plan

Electrical or Electronic Technical Support Engineer (degree) Level 6.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5+ GCSEs (including English, Maths, and Science) (grade C/4 or above)

Other in:

  • Full (Not Provisional) (grade Pass)
  • Science/Technical/Engineering/Maths (STEM) Subject (grade C/4/Pass or above at Level 3)

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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

This is a hands-on role with varied responsibilities, working hours, and locations depending on the specific project requirements. While the role is primarily site-based, there will be a need to travel to our head office in Bristol several times per year. Travel and accommodation for these visits will be arranged and covered by the company.

About this company

Formed in 2017, One Big Circle is a fast-growing Bristol technology company that provides “Intelligent Video” solutions. We focus entirely on solving real-world industry problems by fusing new technology in the field of Video, IOT, Cloud and AI providing end to end solutions which allow our customers to dramatically improve their operational efficiency and safety. Our culture is one of high-quality technical delivery and we work at a speed that many industries are unaccustomed to; we have done this by building a team dynamic that challenges and empowers our people and creating an environment where everyone contributes and learns. We are growing, profitable and have ambitious plans to continue expansion in and beyond our existing markets. We are looking for a proactive and motivated individual to join our team to support the business in further growing our flagship award-winning product: AIVR. AIVR (Automated Intelligent Video Review) is a state-of-the-art video technology system used by thousands of people in the rail industry. It is relatively new to our market, rapidly evolving and there are lots of people excited about what more it can achieve. As an employer, we believe in a happy, inclusive & supportive workplace where everyone can work to their best ability. We are growing quickly and need to recruit another valued member of the team. Could that be you?

https://onebigcircle.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Auto enrolment Pension Scheme for those aged 22+ • 25 Days Holiday plus bank holidays • Work related training courses as required • Access to Bike to Work Scheme • Social events

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the individual will have the opportunity to apply to become a valued member of the team, with opportunities to further develop their skills and experience on the path to becoming a Senior Engineer. As the team grows, they may also have the chance to mentor future apprentices and share their knowledge and expertise.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DCG

Niall Nanson

niall.nanson@derby-college.ac.uk

01332387420

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329690.

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Closes in 23 days (Wednesday 30 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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