Controls Systems Apprentice
A V L POWERTRAIN UK LIMITED
Coventry (CV4 7EZ)
Closes in 15 days (Thursday 30 April 2026)
Posted on 14 April 2026
Contents
Summary
As a Controls Systems Apprentice at AVL, you will embark on an exciting journey to develop your engineering skills within a supportive and dynamic environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while pursuing formal training through a Level 6 Controls Systems apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Control systems engineer (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday approx 9am to 5pm (exact working hours TBC).
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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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
- Support powertrain control development, including requirements definition and development
- Support automotive network definition, integration and commissioning
- Support the software verification and validation in various test environments
- Create and maintain project documentation throughout the life cycle of the project
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including clients, team members, sales representatives and suppliers
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards
Where you'll work
Sir William Lyons Road, University Of Warwick Science Park
Coventry
CV4 7EZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Training course
Control systems engineer (degree) (level 6)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Translate conceptual designs or technical specifications into operational process control systems.
- Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve complex problems and determine appropriate solutions such as Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control (DMAIC), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) and fishbone diagrams.
- Select the best method for collating and conveying complex information using a range of data sources and supporting documentation.
- Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic diagrams, project plans, fault reports or data analytics using company documentation systems and guidelines.
- Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data and or developmental or test evidence.
- Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as safety, quality, cost and performance criteria. Apply techniques and processes for project or programme management including escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety standards and requirements including supporting safety risk assessments and mitigating any risks identified within the control systems environment.
- Identify resources required to complete control system projects, project tasks or programmes of work, with consideration to factors such as cost, quality, safety, security, environmental impact as applicable to the activity.
- Create a project or work programme plan and develop activities in a logical process embedding mechanisms for adapting to changing circumstances or requirements.
- Demonstrate leadership when undertaking control system engineering activities such as system design, integration, operational simulation, installation, testing, pre commissioning, commissioning and maintenance of control systems.
- Ensure that all instrumentation has been correctly configured and calibrated before use.
- Identify areas for improvement and lead continuous improvement activities such as improving safety, quality, technology solutions, operational processes, training and development, equipment performance or cost key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Perform checks on control systems documentation to ensure it meets organisational compliance and traceability requirements. Report any non-conformances using the appropriate processes and procedures.
- Interpret key performance indicators and utilise improvement techniques or processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness such as lean or six sigma.
- Translate conceptual designs or technical specifications into operational process control systems.
- Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve complex problems and determine appropriate solutions such as Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control (DMAIC), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) and fishbone diagrams.
- Select the best method for collating and conveying complex information using a range of data sources and supporting documentation.
- Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic diagrams, project plans, fault reports or data analytics using company documentation systems and guidelines.
- Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data and or developmental or test evidence.
- Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as safety, quality, cost and performance criteria. Apply techniques and processes for project or programme management including escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety standards and requirements including supporting safety risk assessments and mitigating any risks identified within the control systems environment.
- Identify resources required to complete control system projects, project tasks or programmes of work, with consideration to factors such as cost, quality, safety, security, environmental impact as applicable to the activity.
- Create a project or work programme plan and develop activities in a logical process embedding mechanisms for adapting to changing circumstances or requirements.
- Demonstrate leadership when undertaking control system engineering activities such as system design, integration, operational simulation, installation, testing, pre commissioning, commissioning and maintenance of control systems.
- Ensure that all instrumentation has been correctly configured and calibrated before use.
- Identify areas for improvement and lead continuous improvement activities such as improving safety, quality, technology solutions, operational processes, training and development, equipment performance or cost key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Perform checks on control systems documentation to ensure it meets organisational compliance and traceability requirements. Report any non-conformances using the appropriate processes and procedures.
- Interpret key performance indicators and utilise improvement techniques or processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness such as lean or six sigma.
Training schedule
Term Pattern at WMG:
Week 1: 2.5 days Academic delivery
Week 2 and 3: on-line support day
Week 4: 2.5 days Academic delivery
Week 5: 2 on-line support days
Week 6: Assessment 1
Week 7: 2.5 days Academic delivery
Week 8 and 9: on-line support day
Week 10: 2.5 days Academic delivery
Week 11: 2 on-line support days
Week 12 : Assessment 2
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
A Level in:
- Engineering or relevant STEM subjects (grade B or C)
- Mathematics (grade B or above)
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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
If an offer of employment is made, applicants are required to undergo a DBS check. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and the company reserves the right to withdraw its offer in the event that the applicant has unspent criminal convictions.
About this employer
Founded in Graz, Austria in 1948, now with 45 affiliates worldwide, AVL is the world’s largest independent company for development, simulation and testing technology of powertrains (hybrid, combustion engines, transmission, electric drive, batteries and software) for passenger cars, trucks and large engines.
https://www.avl.com/en-gb/locations/avl-powertrain-uk-limited (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Flexi-time, Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan, 22 days holiday per year (increases by 1 day annually up to the max. of 28 days), Pension scheme, Life Assurance
After this apprenticeship
Once the apprenticeship is complete, you will become a permanent Engineer at AVL Powertrain UK Ltd
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
A V L POWERTRAIN UK LIMITED
Becky Maguire
becky.maguire@avl.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000025872.
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Closes in 15 days (Thursday 30 April 2026)
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