Control Systems Engineer Degree Apprentice

Amrctraining; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Control Systems Engineer Degree Apprentice to join their innovative team. You will design, develop, and maintain control systems while pursuing a fully-funded BEng (Hons) in Maintenance Engineering. The role involves collaboration on critical projects, contributing to problem-solving in hardware and software, and gaining hands-on experience under the mentorship of experienced engineers. This apprenticeship offers diverse placements and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension and life cover

Access to 20 flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow detailed instructions.
• A hands-on technical aptitude with an interest in solving real-world engineering challenges.
• Willingness to travel and adapt to new environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team to design and test solutions.
• Contribute to solving hardware and software challenges.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of solutions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Hands-on technical aptitude

Working knowledge of Microsoft software products

Education

Minimum of two A-Levels at grade B or above

GCSE English language C or 4 or above

GCSE Maths C or 4 or above

Job description

Overview

E.ON UKLimitedare looking for a Control Systems Engineer Degree Apprentice to complete a Level 6 Control Systems Engineer degree apprenticeship. The candidate will play a vital role in designing, developing and maintaining innovative systems that support critical operations across industries. This structured apprenticeship will equip the candidate with the skills to create smarter, safer and more efficient systems. You’ll work with diverse teams across the business through six-month placements while studying part-time at the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) for a fully-funded BEng (Hons) in Maintenance Engineering. Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, E.ON will continue to support you in achieving chartered status.

Throughout this apprenticeship, you’ll gain hands-on experience in designing and implementing advanced control systems under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Role & responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team to design, program, and test mission-critical solutions for industry-leading projects
• Contribute to solving hardware and software challenges with innovative approaches
• Support the configuration of secure infrastructure and communication protocols for system integration
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of solutions at customer sites

Skills required

• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow detailed instructions
• A hands-on technical aptitude with an interest in solving real-world engineering challenges
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software products is advantageous

Personal qualities the candidate must have

• Passion for control systems, engineering principles and emerging technologies
• A proactive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to work independently when required
• Willingness to travel and adapt to new environments, with a full UK driving licence or a plan to obtain one being desirable

An apprenticeship at E.ON isn’t just about gaining hands‑on experience in the workplace, it’s about unlocking your potential and helping you develop into a qualified professional. From day one you’ll be supported by E.ON’s early careers team, your mentor and a buddy from a previous apprenticeship scheme to ensure your journey is as rewarding as it is impactful. And you’ll be joining an award‑winning apprenticeship programme, within a diverse and inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Benefits

• Award‑Winning Workplace - We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds
• Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings
• Inclusive and Diverse - We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year - recognising our inclusive, people‑first culture.

Our job application process is a chance for us to get to know the real you and find out whether the role will be a good fit. So, whilst we’re happy for you to embrace AI and use AI tools to support your application, we also want to make sure we have plenty of opportunities to see the real, authentic you and find out about what makes you who you are.

Things to consider

During your first year, you'll attend the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield for an initial six-month block of full-time study. One Friday per month, you'll return to your workplace - either Nottingham or Sheffield.

On completion of the first study block, this apprenticeship will be based in either Sheffield or Nottingham, with travel to other locations expected. You’ll attend the training centre in Sheffield one day per week for knowledge-based study, spending the remaining four days onsite gaining practical experience.

You must apply to this job via E.ON UK's website, in addition to the AMRC Training Centre application system

Degree apprenticeship entry requirements

You will need both of the following:

• GCSE English language C or 4 or above
• GCSE Maths C or 4 or above.

You will need one of the following:

• A minimum of two A-Levels at grade B or above, including a mathematical-based subject and a science, technology, engineering or an additional mathematics-related subject
• An Engineering BTEC Level 3 with at least 120 credits at Distinction Merit (DM) level or above
• EAL Diploma in an engineering-based subject at Distinction level
• Equivalent qualifications, such as Technical Levels at DM or above.

Candidates with an HND or Foundation Degree or who have completed the second year of a degree in a relevant subject can be assessed for direct entry onto the 2nd or 3rd year of the programme (BEng top-up), but 1st year entry or an alternative pathway may still be recommended.

Candidates who have not studied in the UK can submit transcripts for qualifications equivalent to level 3 which the admissions panel will review and may be taken in lieu of the specified qualifications.

Applicants are also required to successfully complete the AMRC Training Centre and employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.

If you are uncertain about whether your qualifications meet the entry tariff for the degree apprenticeship, please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail].