Graduate Controls Technician

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 2565724911-2
  • Date Posted: 13 January 2026
  • Apprentice Employer: Oyster Recruitment Ltd
  • Location: City, Birmingham
  • Apprentice Pay: £30,000 to £32,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: + Extensive benefits
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Commercial & QS, Digital, Engineering
  • Apprenticeship Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

About this Apprenticeship

A leading global HVAC company is looking for a Graduate Controls Technician to work across diverse commercial HVAC projects, from new facility installations to retrofits of existing buildings, supporting customers across the region.

On offer: Competitive salary of up to £32,000 per annum + company van with door-to-door payment with extensive benefits: Private Medical Insurance, company performance bonus death in service, enhanced pension, purchase additional holiday and fantastic career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Commission, program, and set up controls systems including communication links
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, service, install and repair digital control systems for assigned projects
  • Document system verifications
  • Leverage advanced software, tools, and blueprints to efficiently diagnose, repair, and optimise system performance
  • Working on heat pumps, controls logics and programming

Experience:

  • Valid UK driver's license essential
  • Knowledge of electronics/controls
  • Experience with CAD/programming
  • HVAC/electrical/mechanical knowledge
  • Background in controls logic systems such as Siemens, Tridium, BACnet, Modbus or LON - advantageous
  • Strong communication, problem-solving and analytical abilities, able to troubleshoot issues effectively
  • Proficient in using diagnostic software, mobile apps and the Microsoft Office Suite to manage tasks and reports

If you are an experienced Controls Technician eager to work for a global leader, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your career.