Apprentice System Support Technician
CompanyPDS Infrastructure Systems
Location
Derby, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeContract
Posted At4/22/2026
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Occupation TypeIT operations technicians
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
Wanted: Apprentice System Support Technician
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
Salary: £16,500.00 + overtime + benefits
Do you want to be part of a long-standing team, who are experts in their field, where no two days are the same and where possibilities to develop new skills and experiences are around every corner? PDS is passionate about creating a friendly, open and inclusive working environment where individuals are supported to excel in their area of expertise. We are continually seeking out new ways to improve our business and are firm believers that everyone should enjoy what they do.
What we do… We are a technically driven business with over 30 years of expertise; engineering and supporting high integrity control systems where failure simply isn't an option. These can range from small upgrades through to fully integrated turnkey solutions, covering all aspects of technology from control room to field devices. We supply the latest technology to various locations throughout the UK with our prestigious clients predominantly being within Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), Highways, Airports and Power sectors.
If you are a keen problem solver with excellent communication skills, looking for a challenging yet rewarding career in engineering, look no further. We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious Apprentice System Support Technician to join us on our mission to seamlessly deliver end-to-end control systems.
What we need from you.
You are a team player who will be working within our system support department who are responsible for preventative maintenance, design and modifications of existing SCADA, PLC and associated sub-systems as well as providing 24-hour emergency call out nationwide. On the job training and mentoring will be provided.
We Are Looking For
There is plenty of room for growth and progression which is proven by most of the management team beginning their career with us as students.
Key Responsibilities
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
Salary: £16,500.00 + overtime + benefits
Do you want to be part of a long-standing team, who are experts in their field, where no two days are the same and where possibilities to develop new skills and experiences are around every corner? PDS is passionate about creating a friendly, open and inclusive working environment where individuals are supported to excel in their area of expertise. We are continually seeking out new ways to improve our business and are firm believers that everyone should enjoy what they do.
What we do… We are a technically driven business with over 30 years of expertise; engineering and supporting high integrity control systems where failure simply isn't an option. These can range from small upgrades through to fully integrated turnkey solutions, covering all aspects of technology from control room to field devices. We supply the latest technology to various locations throughout the UK with our prestigious clients predominantly being within Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), Highways, Airports and Power sectors.
If you are a keen problem solver with excellent communication skills, looking for a challenging yet rewarding career in engineering, look no further. We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious Apprentice System Support Technician to join us on our mission to seamlessly deliver end-to-end control systems.
What we need from you.
You are a team player who will be working within our system support department who are responsible for preventative maintenance, design and modifications of existing SCADA, PLC and associated sub-systems as well as providing 24-hour emergency call out nationwide. On the job training and mentoring will be provided.
We Are Looking For
There is plenty of room for growth and progression which is proven by most of the management team beginning their career with us as students.
Key Responsibilities
Attend Preventative Maintenance Visits to carry out maintenance on Various Sub-System hardware
equipment.
Requirements
What we offer in return.
As part of the apprenticeship scheme, you will complete a relevant qualification Maintenance and Operation Technician level 3 at the Derby Campus (part of Chesterfield College).
In addition to your salary, you can expect to receive some other great benefits too.
“Everyone at PDS is beyond friendly! I enjoy the diversity of my work whether that be travelling to different locations or having the opportunity to gain experience on a multitude of equipment of varying ages, providing me with some great exposure. I particularly value the diversity of our engineers as each person has their own skillset and expertise. xlqdzyr And in the short time I have been with PDS I have met a lot of different people who have all entered into their engineering career from differ
equipment.
Requirements
- Practical people who have some experience or interest in engineering and technology.
- Work as part of a team who are responsible for planning, procuring, maintaining, and reporting over a wide range of sites and sub-systems.
- Someone who enjoys diagnosing and problem solving and is committed to customer service.
- Willing to travel throughout the UK, working nights on a regular basis.
- Have a full UK driving licence or be working towards obtaining one, and a valid passport.
- Have no criminal convictions due to security clearances required by airport authorities.
- Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be legally permitted to work in The Republic of Ireland without restriction
- The company does not offer sponsorship for this role.
What we offer in return.
As part of the apprenticeship scheme, you will complete a relevant qualification Maintenance and Operation Technician level 3 at the Derby Campus (part of Chesterfield College).
In addition to your salary, you can expect to receive some other great benefits too.
- 33 floating holidays.
- Flexible working hours.
- Paid overtime.
- Company performance related bonus
- Wellbeing benefits.
- Pension scheme.
- Life insurance & Health Benefits
- Salary sacrifice schemes – Tech, Cycle & Electric Vehicles
- Subsidised on-site EV charging
- Anniversary celebrations.
- Social events.
“Everyone at PDS is beyond friendly! I enjoy the diversity of my work whether that be travelling to different locations or having the opportunity to gain experience on a multitude of equipment of varying ages, providing me with some great exposure. I particularly value the diversity of our engineers as each person has their own skillset and expertise. xlqdzyr And in the short time I have been with PDS I have met a lot of different people who have all entered into their engineering career from differ
ent routes; everyone shares their knowledge and experience with each other, and this has provided me with the foundations required to find my feet as a Graduate Engineer.”
So why not join us? CV’s, covering letters, questions, and everything in-between by using the apply button provided
So why not join us? CV’s, covering letters, questions, and everything in-between by using the apply button provided