Apprentice Industrial Computing & Electronics Technician (Trainee DCS Technician)

Introduction

Hands‑on experience supporting real industrial control systems. Including learning to maintain, test and upgrade control hardware and software. This apprenticeship blends technical training with practical tasks in a specialist engineering environment. It provides a solid foundation for a rewarding career in automation and industrial systems.

About the Employer

DCS Parts and Services Ltd is a specialist engineering company providing maintenance, repair, refurbishment, system upgrades, commissioning, technical support and spare parts for ABB Bailey and Symphony Plus Distributed Control Systems (DCS). We support customers across the UK and Europe in industries including power generation, energy from waste, manufacturing and other critical infrastructure. As a friendly, close-knit team, we are committed to delivering high-quality engineering solutions while investing in the development of the next generation of engineers through hands-on training and real-world experience.

What You'll Do

• Supporting our team of engineers in maintaining, troubleshooting and supporting industrial computer systems.
• Refurbishing and testing industrial control system parts and modules.
• Assisting with system upgrades and software installations on control equipment.
• Preparing and documenting maintenance reports carried out on equipment and systems.
• Helping to diagnose faults using specialist test rigs and diagnostic tools.
• Processing part orders and updating internal records.
• Supporting our team on a day-to-day basis in the running of the business.
• Attending customer sites alongside experienced engineers (some travel required).
• Participating in technical training sessions and shadowing senior team members.
• Keeping the workshop organised and maintaining tools and equipment.
• Assisting with stock control, booking in parts and managing inventory systems.

Training Outcome

Career progression and permanent employment opportunities on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Willing to learn
• Adaptable
• Good Timekeeping
• Positivity

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - 4

Course Information

Course: Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Normal hours are: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.

Expected Duration: 3 Years 3 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: SOUTH ESSEX COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION