Apprentice Electrical Technician
Our expanding business is currently offering numerous exciting opportunities for prospective employees.
Job Description
We are currently seeking hardworking, resourceful candidates to join our dynamic team at our Head office in Sandhurst as an Electrical Apprentice. The course on offer is City and Guilds Electrotechnical apprenticeship qualification (5357-03/23) that is being carried out at various Colleges from September 2026 as a day release. For more information on this course see:
https://www.cityandguilds.com/qualifications-and-apprenticeships/building-services-industry/electrical-installation/5357-electrotech-qualification#tab=information
Responsibilities will include:
- Design, develop, install and maintain electrical control systems and components to specification
- Reading design specifications and technical drawings
- Aiding in the production of detailed functional design specifications (FDS), method statements and risk assessments (RAMS).
- Chance to learn the production of PLC software
- Chance to learn the production of HMI / SCADA software
- Site installation and commissioning
- Customer facing position
Whilst the majority of the work will be within standard working hours this operational role requires you to be flexible and can occasionally have a need to travel to sites which might include an overnight stay.
Full-time position (08:30-17:15 Monday to Thursday and 08:30-16:00 on Fridays)
Salary: 1st year - £16,500 p/a
What we are looking for:
The successful candidate will have a strong interest in Electrical Engineering or ideally some practical experience. A good understanding of electrical diagrams for control panel wiring or electrical installation would also be beneficial.
The role requires a self-motivated, practical problem solver with good communication skills. The candidate will need to have a full UK driving licence due to the nature of the site-based work and commuting to college.
What we require from you:
- Previous experience in a service & support, electrical installation or maintenance role or a strong interest in a career in electrical engineering.
- Electrical design including EPlan or equivalent would be advantageous.
- Control panel design, manufacture or electrical installation skills.
- Experience of equipment installation and commissioning.
- Must have the rights to work in the UK
What you will get in return
- Day release to college on City and Guilds Electrotech qualification (5357) apprenticeship, includes AM2 and 18th Edition
- JIB issued ECS card (Apprentice card while training, Gold card upon completion)
- Competitive apprentice salary
- Auto enrolment pension scheme (including Salary Sacrifice/Exchange for Pension Payments if desired)
- Private Health Scheme (after 1 year service)
- Death in Service Plan (after 5 years service)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (raises to 30 days after 5 years of service)
- Access to our Wellbeing programme operated through COGG (https://www.coggroup.co.uk)
- Access to our Training Hub (various training courses available)
- Free parking at all our offices (Subject to availability & any company parking policies or parking rotas that may be in effect)
- Access to company vans or pool cars (company car scheme also available)
- Access to Perkbox (https://join.perkbox.co.uk) This gives employees access to discounted shopping, eating out, cinema and even holidays
- Free quarterly social events, team building days and Christmas party weekend break (partners included).
- TIL / Overtime and expenses scheme
- Adsyst hold key worker status
Our company
At Adsyst Automation Ltd we understand that our continued success is down to our dedicated team, therefore, we invest time and effort in each individual; training and assisting with their personal and professional development, encouraging their strengths while offering a good work/ life balance.
Adsyst Automation Ltd has been providing complex Control Systems for Process Control, Automation and Telemetry to customers worldwide for over 35 years. We have four offices nationally; our Head office in Yateley, Hampshire, our Stafford office and a further two offices in Peterborough and Greater London.
With our core skills lying in PLC, SCADA, HMI, MIS, MES, RTU, control system software engineering, data acquisition, bespoke software and LV Assemblies and Electrical installation, our expertise in panel building and electrical installation allows us to offer full turnkey solutions.
We approach each project with a fresh outlook and use our knowledge and partnerships to stay a step ahead of the competition, offering the most advanced, innovative and cost-effective solutions.
As we continue to expand and attract top talent, we remain dedicated to maintaining a supportive and inclusive work environment. We value diversity and believe that different perspectives and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We strive to foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and inclusivity, where every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact.
Other positions are available in this office, as well as our other offices within the UK. Please see our website for more information at: www.adsyst.co.uk
