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Install Engineer Apprenticeship
Learn to install automated gates, barriers, and access control systems with an established Gloucestershire specialist. You'll focus on second-fix installation work, including wiring, mounting components, testing, and commissioning, while gaining hands-on experience alongside experienced engineers.
Requirements
- GCSE in English (grade 4)
- GCSE in Maths (grade 4)
- Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
- A full UK driving licence is preferred, as the role involves travelling to client sites across Gloucestershire. Candidates with a provisional licence will be considered if they are actively learning to drive.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- A genuine interest in engineering, mechanics, or working with your hands.
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Initiative
Responsibilities
- Carry out second-fix installation of automated gates, barriers, bollards, and roller garage doors, including wiring, mounting components, testing, and commissioning.
- Assist with first-fix works where required, including groundworks, cable pulling, and motor box installation.
- Install and commission intercom and access control systems
- Read and interpret wiring diagrams and installation drawings
- Complete all job documentation accurately, both digital and paper-based.
- Observe all health and safety guidelines to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
- Manage your own time on jobs to ensure maximum efficiency
- Communicate job progress with the operations team.
- Share best practices and knowledge with other team members
- Support senior engineers with additional tasks as your skills and confidence develop.
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Benefits
- Overtime paid at 1.5x the basic rate
- Travel time to and from site paid, minus the first 30 minutes each way
- Company tools and equipment provided
- Manufacturer training and development opportunities
- Become a fully qualified installation and automation engineer, with the opportunity to progress into a permanent role at PAC.
Application Process Training will take place at Gloucestershire College, Cheltenham Campus, Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7SJ. For the first two years, the apprentice will attend college two days per week, with the remaining three days spent working on site with PAC. After year two, training moves fully into the workplace, with assessments and observations carried out on site.
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About Pioneer Automated Controls (PAC) Pioneer Automated Controls (PAC) was founded in 1999 and has spent over 25 years specialising in the installation and maintenance of electric gates, vehicle barriers, roller garage doors, and intercom/access control systems across Gloucestershire and the wider South West. We're a friendly, hands-on team that takes pride in quality workmanship and excellent aftercare. As a fully compliant member of the Door and Hardware Federation (DHF), an approved installer for Gate Safe, and holders of CHAS Elite and SafeContractor accreditations, we work to the highest industry standards. We source from leading manufacturers including BFT, Nice, CAME, and FAAC, and our experienced engineers are trained to deliver a first-class service on every visit.
Contact PIONEER AUTOMATED CONTROLS LTD Andy Roselli andy.roselli@pacautomation.co.uk 01452300633 Reference code: VAC2000017726
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