Apprentice Industrial Computing & Electronics Technician (Trainee DCS Technician)
Dcs Parts and Services LTD · Hurricane Way · posted 16 July 2026
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- 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.
Your training
You will spend 1 day in our Luckyn Lane Campus, Basildon and 4 days with the employer.
Where it leads
Career progression and permanent employment opportunities on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
About Dcs Parts and Services LTD
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.
Things to consider
Candidates must be able to travel to our premises reliably each day. Due to our location, access to personal or reliable public transport is important.
As skills are developed, there will be opportunities to stay away from home on site visits later in the apprenticeship, predominantly at power stations within the UK and occasionally across Europe. All travel and accommodation expenses will be covered.
The role involves hands-on technical work in a workshop and industrial environment, so a practical mindset and willingness to get involved are essential.
Applicants should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a close-knit team.
The successful candidate will join DCS Parts and Services Ltd as a valued team member, supporting the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial control systems for customers across the UK and Europe.
All necessary training will be provided, with paid day release to support your studies. You will initially work towards a Level 3 technical qualification, followed by progression to a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in a relevant engineering discipline, with the long-term goal of becoming a fully qualified DCS Engineer.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE Maths and English (grade 4) — essential
Where you'll work
- UNIT 5, BUCKINGHAM SQUARE, HURRICANE WAY, WICKFORD, SS11 8YQ