Apprentice Automation & Controls Engineering Technician
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Company: KRONES UK LIMITED
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Location: West Houghton, BL5 3XB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000036503
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Application Deadline Date: 26/06/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 8:30am to 17:00pm Monday to Friday Lunch break is 30 minutes.
Brief Description
This role will involve you supporting Automation, Controls and Field Service Teams in delivering technical expertise across customers’ production environments. A hybrid role including office-based technical support, commissioning, diagnostics and optimisation of automation systems.
Training to be Provided
Training delivered with Wigan & Leigh College, including day‑release study, on‑the‑job training, e‑portfolio evidence, reviews and potential occasional technical training at Krones AG facilities in Germany.
Future Prospects
Progression to HND in Electronic and Electrical Systems Engineering in England.
Vacancy Detail
- Adhere to health and safety procedures.
- Assist with commissioning and testing of automation and control systems.
- Support diagnosis, troubleshooting and documentation of automation faults.
- Assist in maintenance, upgrades and optimisation of automated machinery.
- Provide remote and on-site technical support.
- Complete all apprenticeship training requirements with Wigan & Leigh College.
- Produce accurate service reports and documentation.
- Work in line with customer-specific procedures.
- Travel to customer sites using company vehicles.
Other Information
- Must have completed a previously recognised apprenticeship at level 3 in a similar role.
- Experience of programming C++ is desirable
- Working away on site at customers facility.
- Requirement to have overnight stays away from home as when required.
- Clean driver’s license
- Have to complete IOSH managing/working safely & other external qualifications to meet customer and Krones