Control Systems Engineering Apprentice

Festo Limited are looking for a Control Systems Engineering Apprentice to complete a Level 6 Control Systems Engineer degree apprenticeship and join their team.

• Work in rotation across Festo’s core departments including Product Management, Application Support, Customised Solutions, and Sales, gaining a broad understanding of how engineering, commercial, and customer functions interact
• Support day-to-day tasks and projects within each department, developing technical and professional competencies as you progress through the apprenticeship
• Develop a strong working knowledge of Festo’s product portfolio, automation technologies, pneumatic systems, electrical control systems, and digital tools
• Participate in internal training activities, workshops, and product demonstrations to build technical confidence and practical problem-solving skills
• Shadow experienced engineers and specialists to learn how customer enquiries, product selections, and engineering solutions are managed across the business
• Assist with preparing presentations, reports, and general documentation that support departmental activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement by observing processes, identifying potential enhancements, and sharing ideas with your mentor or line manager
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments, demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, communication skills, and a willingness to learn
• Maintain accurate records of your on-the-job learning to support completion of your apprenticeship portfolio
• Uphold Festo’s policies, values, and safety standards at all times
• Attend university as agreed with the training provider and complete assessments/exams

• Strong problem‑solving

• The drive and determination to excel during a challenging apprenticeship
• A commitment and willingness to learn

Each and every day at Festo, we pursue the goal of making tomorrow’s working world more productive, simpler and more sustainable. That’s why we develop solutions for automation and technical education that prepare people, companies and organisations for the digital future in production, and for new technologies.

During the first year you will be required to attend the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield, full time for an initial block of study. You will return to your workplace one Friday per month. After the initial block training you will attend the AMRC Training Centre for one day a week to undertake the knowledge study. The remaining four days will be spent in company learning on the job.

Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close applications ahead of the published closing date.

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