26-0077 Automation and Controls Technical Apprentice
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Company: GLENAIR UK LIMITED
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Location: Nottinghamshire, NG18 5BY
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £22,609.60 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000028192
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
The candidate will work as part of a team developing new and existing solutions to aid in the automated production of Glenair products with a goal of improving production efficiency, consistency and quality.
Training to be Provided
You will study on a Level 4 Automation and Controls Engineering Technician standard and on completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Higher Apprentice Level 4 standard.
During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for one day a week for knowledge study.
Future Prospects
Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.
Vacancy Detail
Main duties and responsibilities
- Electrical design for controls projects
- Electrical design/conceptualisation
- Specifying equipment
- Drawing/Schematic generation via Electrical CAD packages, generating connection matrices/charts
- Physical build and wiring of controls systems/panels/field wiring
- Design and implementation of machine safety systems to PUWER/Machinery Directive
- Machine conformity
- Gathering documentation/liaising with component suppliers/manufacturers
- Completing risk assessments of machines
- Liaising with third providers of CE marking
- Support and advise Glenair QHSE department on Machine safety/guarding concerns on existing equipment
- Generating user documentation/manuals and maintenance manuals
- Mechanical Design
- Conceptualisation of mechanical aspects of projects
- SolidWorks modelling
- Preparation of designs for manufacturing
- Mechanical Build
- Physical build of Automation projects
- Welding/Fabrication
- Modification/optimisation of existing parts using machine tools
- Manufacturing manually turned/milled parts from drawing or concepts
- Develop prototypes and compile relevant documentation
- Facilitate continuous improvement activity
- Play an integral role in highlighting the potential for automating processes
- Train end users in the operation of developed machinery
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
- Any other duties deemed appropriate by the Lead Automation Engineer
- Stay informed of technical advances within the industry and regulations surrounding it
- Play an integral role in developing World-Class operations
- Adherence to the Employee Handbook
- Any other duties and ad-hoc project work as and when required
Other Information
You will need ONE of the following: A minimum of two A-Levels at grade C 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 MM (Merit Merit) level or above / EAL Diploma in an engineering-based subject at distinction level / Equivalent qualifications such as Technical Levels (T-Levels) at MM or above.