Digital Energy Technical Apprentice (Smart Buildings)
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LIMITED
Leeds (LS10 1BA)
Closes on Friday 27 March 2026
Posted on 29 January 2026
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Summary
As a Digital Energy Technical Apprentice, you'll work in the field of energy management and controls for Smart Buildings and Smart Electrical Infrastructure. You'll contribute to the development and implementation of innovative technologies to optimise energy usage and drive sustainability.
- Wage
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£21,000 a year
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Performance Bonus Scheme 28 days annual leave + public holidays Employee shopping & dining discounts Flexible working opportunities Pension scheme Holiday buy and sell scheme Various health and wellbeing support options
- Training course
- BEMS (building energy management systems) controls engineer (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday. Hours to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
- Project & Services Support: Assist in the planning, execution, and coordination of projects and services. Design, implement, and optimise a range of digital solutions to help our customers meet their net zero carbon sustainability targets. Work on building control systems, power distribution systems, energy monitoring systems, data analytics platforms, and energy management software
- Customer Engagement: Engage with customers to understand their energy needs and develop solutions that align with their sustainability goals and operational requirements
- Technical Support: Provide technical support and troubleshooting for digital energy solutions, ensuring smooth operation, and addressing customer issues or concerns
- Data Analysis: Collect, analyse, and interpret energy consumption data to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for optimisation
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of project and service activities, data analysis, and customer interactions. Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations
Where you'll work
Schneider Electric
123 Jack Lane
Hunslet
Leeds
LS10 1BA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
GROUP HORIZON LIMITED
Training course
BEMS (building energy management systems) controls engineer (level 4)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Applying the control principles associated with the design, function and use of buildings e.g. to create points lists, description of operation, cable schedules.
- Incorporating hydrodynamics/ hydronic systems into designs.
- Applying the principles and practices of measurement technology.
- Incorporating cooling systems, heat generation and renewable technology into designs as applicable.
- Incorporating Control Panel wiring, construction and relay logic into the design process.
- Applying communications technology protocols and media e.g. MODBUS and BACNET.
- Applying relevant safety legislation, codes of practice and safe working practices to themselves and others.
- Identifying requirements for protection of electrical installations.
- Incorporating the needs of a variety of building stakeholders (e.g. owners/ operators) within the design of the BEMS system.
- Applying the practices and procedures for the installation of BEMS wiring systems.
- Interpreting the requirements for the BEMS element of electrical installations.
- Applying the principles and practices for the commissioning of BEMS systems and equipment in a variety of building types and environments.
- Applying the principles, for diagnosing and correcting faults in BEMS network systems and BEMS equipment.
- Applying the principles for completing conditional site surveys, along with associated recommendations.
- Applying knowledge of energy efficiency to optimise comfort in buildings whilst minimising energy usage.
- Identifying the requirements of inspection and testing of BEMS element of electrical installations within relevant legislative requirements, specifications, codes of practice and industry recognised practices.
- Carrying out the testing, inspection and certification of BEMS related controls and equipment.
- Applying the principles and practices for the design and commissioning of standard network architectures e.g. Ethernet TCP/IP, MSTP and RS48.
- Carrying out updates to BEMS system hardware to ensure compatibility with latest products.
- Applying the control principles associated with the design, function and use of buildings e.g. to create points lists, description of operation, cable schedules.
- Incorporating hydrodynamics/ hydronic systems into designs.
- Applying the principles and practices of measurement technology.
- Incorporating cooling systems, heat generation and renewable technology into designs as applicable.
- Incorporating Control Panel wiring, construction and relay logic into the design process.
- Applying communications technology protocols and media e.g. MODBUS and BACNET.
- Applying relevant safety legislation, codes of practice and safe working practices to themselves and others.
- Identifying requirements for protection of electrical installations.
- Incorporating the needs of a variety of building stakeholders (e.g. owners/ operators) within the design of the BEMS system.
- Applying the practices and procedures for the installation of BEMS wiring systems.
- Interpreting the requirements for the BEMS element of electrical installations.
- Applying the principles and practices for the commissioning of BEMS systems and equipment in a variety of building types and environments.
- Applying the principles, for diagnosing and correcting faults in BEMS network systems and BEMS equipment.
- Applying the principles for completing conditional site surveys, along with associated recommendations.
- Applying knowledge of energy efficiency to optimise comfort in buildings whilst minimising energy usage.
- Identifying the requirements of inspection and testing of BEMS element of electrical installations within relevant legislative requirements, specifications, codes of practice and industry recognised practices.
- Carrying out the testing, inspection and certification of BEMS related controls and equipment.
- Applying the principles and practices for the design and commissioning of standard network architectures e.g. Ethernet TCP/IP, MSTP and RS48.
- Carrying out updates to BEMS system hardware to ensure compatibility with latest products.
Training schedule
- Gain a level 4 qualification in Building Energy Management Systems
- Off-the-job training will take place with BCIA, delivered by blended learning in classroom and/or online learning sessions
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE 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
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
Other requirements
You must not have a degree in a similar subject. Due to UK government apprenticeship funding rules, you must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years and have permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes) or have obtained pre-settled or settled status.
About this employer
Schneider’s purpose is to create impact by empowering everyone to make the most of their energy and resources, bridging progress with sustainability. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be the trusted partner in sustainability and efficiency. As a global leader in industrial technology, Schneider provides integrated solutions that help businesses grow, using digital tools to improve efficiency and create value for our customers. With over 150,000 employees and more than a million partners in over 100 countries, we stay close to our customers and communities. Schneider embraces diversity and inclusion, guided by our purpose of building a sustainable future for all.
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Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- After successful completion of your apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to potentially move into a permanent position
- Your learning doesn't stop there! Learn every day, to stop learning is to stop growing. We are genuinely curious, never done with learning. With Schneider, there is no such thing as knowing it all or having all the answers. We believe in life-long learning
- Every minute of the day brings a new chance to listen, open up our minds, and widen our horizons. We are never too experienced to learn
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GROUP HORIZON LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011368.
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Closes on Friday 27 March 2026
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