Earn while you learn
At Total Control, we are really proud of our apprentices, their passion for what we do and their determination to learn, develop and succeed in their careers. Our apprentices are fundamental to our continuing success and their consistent, innovative and fresh approaches ensure that we're always at the top of our game.
Total Control has a number of career pathways. We will support you to achieve through every stage of your career development.
Great company benefits following
6 months probation
6 months probation
Up to Degree-level qualifications
without fees
without fees
Practical, varied experience over a
3 year training period
3 year training period
100% candidate
pass rate
pass rate
Apprentice Development Pathway
3 YEAR TRAINING PERIOD*
Based on your entry qualifications, typically you will undertake an apprenticeship through either Group Horizon’s BEMS Programme, delivered via structured online learning, or JTL’s Electrical Installation Apprenticeship, delivered through weekly day‑release at college.
Both pathways provide recognised electrical or BEMS qualifications and are designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical experience required to progress.
*Usual timeframe
WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE
Learning how to use hand and power tools to build complex electronic control panels and motor control centres. Quality control checks and functional testing.
CONTRACT SUPPORT
Learning to create and understand electrical wiring diagrams from specifications and building plans. Working closely with the workshop and project teams.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION DEPARTMENT
By supporting installation teams on construction sites, apprentices will gain hands‑on experience in containment, cabling, and equipment installation.
PROJECT TEAMS
Assisting with design and commissioning of control systems, working alongside more senior engineers both in the office and on site.
TECHNICAL TEAM
A deep dive into the programming of control system operations. Also offering remote support to mobile engineers across the country.
MAINTENANCE
Apprentices will gain hands‑on experience completing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting faults, and assisting engineers with repairs to ensure equipment remains safe, reliable, and compliant.
POST-APPRENTICESHIP EMPLOYMENT
Your intended role after completion of your apprenticeship is to become an engineer or electrician in one of our project or maintenance departments.
As the industry evolves, so do our roles. We support transition between departments and further training.
Primarily Tunbridge Wells office based.
Once your apprenticeship is complete, site attendance will likely become more frequent.
You will gain experience in:
Workshop, Contract Support, Electrical Installation, Projects and Maintenance.
Day to day reporting to your department manager, but with direct access to one of the business directors for additional mentoring.
To successfully gain the appropriate qualification and relevant experience to become a BMS Control Engineer or Electrician.
What Qualifications & Attributes do you need?
| Essential | Desirable | |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE Maths & English - Grade 4 and above | ✔ | |
| 3 further GCSEs or equivalent - Grade 4 and above | ✔ | |
| IT qualification | ✔ | |
| Strong desire to learn with an interest in Engineering & IT | ✔ | |
| A sense of achievement for a job well done; takes pride in their work | ✔ | |
| Good communicator | ✔ | |
| Clean UK Driving Licence/Learning to Drive | ✔ |
