Electrical Engineering / Automation Apprentice
FAIRFIELD CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED
RETFORD (DN22 7WF)
Closes in 28 days (Friday 6 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 February 2026
Contents
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join our Engineering Team. The successful candidate will be designing, commissioning, installing and maintaining Industrial Automation and Control solutions and working on some of the most iconic and challenging engineering projects in the UK and worldwide.
- Wage
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£17,250 a year
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As you progress, gain practical experience and increase your academic knowledge, your salary will be reviewed annually and adjusted to the appropriate level.
- Training course
- Electrical and electronic engineer (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Our core working hours are:
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm or 9.00am to 5.00pm.
20% of your week will be dedicated to off-the-job learning/training.
37 hours 30 minutes 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
Fairfields provides industrial automation and control solutions across various sectors using electrical, electronic and programmable systems. We’re continuously looking into new technologies and trends. We are already working with IoT devices, cyber-security solutions, augmented reality and advanced software design.
As an Electrical Engineering Apprentice, you will be designing, commissioning and maintaining systems and solutions across a wide range of sectors. You will be involved in designing and implementing hardware and software, project planning, producing complex CAD drawings, operating and maintenance manuals. You will assist with control panel testing and commissioning and will provide service and call out support to our customers.
You will be part of a team installing and maintaining critical infrastructure where you could be involved in:
- Flood defence schemes
- Aerospace facilities
- Moving bridges and structures
- Manufacturing facilities
- Roller coasters and leisure rides
- Pharmaceutical facilities
Where you'll work
RANDALL PARK WAY
RETFORD
DN22 7WF
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 Level 6 Apprenticeship programme provides day release to Sheffield Hallam University over 4 years. This enables you to access education up to degree level without the need for a student loan, so you can earn while you learn. We sponsor you throughout your apprenticeship and in return, you receive a competitive salary which is reviewed annually in line with academic and practical progress. We provide ongoing support and mentoring throughout the programme to ensure you are on track to becoming a qualified Electrical Engineering Apprentice.
Upon completion of your Apprenticeship, you will attain a BEng (Honours) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology.
The course includes:
- Engineering, electrical and electronic principals
- Microprocessor programming
- Embedded and control systems
- Lifecycle engineering for electronic systems and lean product development
- Engineering 3D CAD and materials
- Electrical power engineering
Entry Requirements: 112 UCAS points including at least 64 points from two A Levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications, to include Maths or a Maths-based subject to at least A Level. See Qualifications for more information.
More training information
You will also spend time learning about each company department, gaining hands-on experience in design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and service support for control and automation systems and Industrial ICT solutions.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
A Level in:
T Level in:
BTEC in:
Other in:
- Engineering (grade Pass)
- Engineering (grade Pass)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
Other requirements
Full driving licence (or learning to drive).
Willing & able to travel/work away (UK & abroad).
Security clearance/DBS check.
Fluent in English.
Eligible & authorised to work in UK. To meet clearance requirements, you need to have the right to live & work in UK, resident in the UK for last 3 years.
Live no more than 1 hour from Head Office DN22 7WF.
About this employer
Fairfields are experts in designing and building complex and bespoke industrial control systems and solutions across various sectors using electrical, electronic and programmable systems. We’re continuously looking into new technologies and trends. We are already working with IoT devices, cyber-security solutions, augmented reality and advanced software design.
We are located in Retford DN22 7WF (North Nottinghamshire). You will be expected to attend the office for the duration of your apprenticeship. Therefore, we ask that you live no further than 1 hour from our Head Office.
http://www.fairfields.co.uk/fcs (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Company bonus, option to join the pension scheme, Cycle to Work Bike Scheme, EV scheme, Professional Membership Paid, free parking.
After this apprenticeship
Once qualified, you will have the opportunity to progress into a full-time and permanent position as either:
- Junior Design Engineer
- Junior Service Engineer
- Junior Applications Engineer
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000012778.
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Closes in 28 days (Friday 6 March 2026 at 11:59pm)