Degree Apprentice Engineer
CORE CONTROL SOLUTIONS LTD
DERBYSHIRE (DE7 4QW)
Closes on Thursday 2 April 2026
Posted on 19 February 2026
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Summary
Launch your engineering career with real impact from day one. Work on live projects alongside experienced engineers, designing and building automated control systems. Gain hands-on experience across industries, develop technical skills and confidence, and help deliver innovative, energy-efficient solutions supporting a net zero future.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)
- Hours
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A normal working week will be Monday to Friday but due to the nature of our work some weekends are required. Times to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 2026
- Duration
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5 years 6 months
- Positions available
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3
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
Jump straight into real projects from day one! You’ll be part of the team, learning by doing and seeing your ideas come to life.
Here’s what you’ll get stuck into:
- Designing and building real engineering systems
- Creating and updating programming software including PLC, HMI, and SCADA.
- Testing systems to make sure they work perfectly
- Installing hardware, software, and networks
- Writing safety documents and technical reports
- Troubleshooting and maintaining systems
Where you'll work
PLOT 1 LITTLEWELL LANE
STANTON BY DALE
ILKESTON
DERBYSHIRE
DE7 4QW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, THE
Training course
Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
- Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
- Establish and report engineering design briefs.
- Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
- Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
- Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
- Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
- Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
- Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
- Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
- Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
- Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
- Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
- Perform risk management for engineering activities.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.
- Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
- Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
- Establish and report engineering design briefs.
- Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
- Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
- Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
- Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
- Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
- Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
- Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
- Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
- Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
- Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
- Perform risk management for engineering activities.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.
Training schedule
Requirements
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
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
At least Grade B in A level Mathematics (or equivalent), and two additional A-levels at Grade B (or equivalent). The following A-levels are not accepted: Citizenship Skills, General Studies and Critical Thinking.
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Relevant engineering BTEC qualification, preceding level apprenticeship or equivalent demonstrable work experience in the occupational area.
About this employer
Core Control Solutions are a leading provider of high integrity control systems for multiple industries.
After this apprenticeship
Upon completing the apprenticeship, you will be a fully qualified Project Engineer, equipped with comprehensive knowledge and the technical expertise to see projects through from start to finish. This program sets you on the path to becoming a Lead Engineer, with potential career progression into Project Management or Technical Management, depending on your interests and strengths.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, THE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016754.
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Closes on Thursday 2 April 2026