Degree Apprenticeship in Control Systems Engineering

E.ON Gruppe; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international energy company in the UK is offering an exciting Degree Apprenticeship in Control Systems Engineering. This five-year program provides hands-on experience in designing and maintaining innovative systems critical to various industries. Successful candidates will study part-time for a fully funded BEng (Hons) at the University of Sheffield while working in diverse teams. A starting salary of £21,500 with progression is offered, supported by a strong mentorship program. Join a recognized and inclusive workplace with numerous benefits.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension

Life cover

Bonus opportunities

Access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings

Qualifications

• GCSE English language and maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Minimum of three A-Levels at grade B or above, including a mathematical-based subject.
• Engineering BTEC Level 3 with at least 120 credits at DM level or above.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and test mission-critical solutions for industry-leading projects.
• Contribute to solving hardware and software challenges.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of solutions at customer sites.

Skills

Strong communication and organisational skills

Hands-on technical aptitude

Interest in solving real-world engineering challenges

Working knowledge of Microsoft software products

Passion for control systems and emerging technologies

Team-oriented attitude

Willingness to travel and adapt

Education

GCSE English language and maths at grade C/4 or above

Three A-Levels at grade B or above

Engineering BTEC Level 3 with at least 120 credits at DM

EAL Level 3 Diploma in engineering

Equivalent qualifications

Job description

Degree Apprenticeship in Control Systems Engineering

Here’s what you’ll be doing

Embark on a five-year control systems engineering apprenticeship and you’ll play a vital role in designing, developing and maintaining innovative systems that support critical operations across industries. This structured apprenticeship will equip you 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. Over the course of the programme, you’ll:

• 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.

What we need from you

To join this exciting programme, you’ll need:

• GCSE English language and maths at grade C/4 or above.
• One of the following:
• A minimum of three 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 DM (Distinction Merit) level or above.
• An EAL Level 3 Diploma in an engineering‑based subject at Distinction level.
• Equivalent qualifications such as Technical Levels at DM or above.

Skills:

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A hands‑on technical aptitude with an interest in solving real‑world engineering challenges.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software products is advantageous.
• 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.

Here’s what you need to know

• 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.
• We offer a starting salary of £21,500, with potential for pay progression throughout your apprenticeship based on academic and placement performance.
• You may only apply for one E.ON degree/level 7 apprenticeship scheme, so please choose the one that best aligns with your career goals.

Why E.ON

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.

• 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.

Our apprenticeships attract significant interest, and we may close them early if all places are filled.

Get in touch

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About us

E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75 000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user‑friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.