Working With Us
We are proud of our whole team, from expert BMS Controls Engineers to Customer Service advisors; job roles across the business are exciting, challenging, and rewarding. Our values help guide the success of our business and we work with our colleagues and customers in line with these principles.
Boss Controls works with you to ensure you are on a professional journey that aligns your aspirations with the company’s needs. We offer internal and external training to support your career development. You have the potential to navigate your career towards specified interests so that together we can create smarter buildings for a more sustainable future.
We’ve launched a comprehensive benefits package to support our team, featuring:
- Learning & Development
- Company Pension
- Life Insurance
- Office Parking
- Private Medical Insurance
- Referral Programme
- Reward & Recognition (Kudos) Programme
If you’re keen to be part of our team, we’d love for you to check out our current vacancies below.
Training & Development
At Boss Controls, we believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development to support our employees to reach their full potential. Our commitment to excellence is highlighted in our desire to invest in our people, offering various training and learning opportunities that help build skills, enhance knowledge, and drive career growth.
We can provide and source a wide range of learning initiatives, including technical skills training and soft skills workshops, designed to equip you with the tools and resources needed to succeed in an ever-evolving industry.
We encourage learning to extend beyond formal programs. We foster a collaborative culture where team members share knowledge, expertise, and best practices regularly. Through on-the-job training with experienced staff, you will gain practical insights and hands-on experience in your role, enabling you to refine your skills in real-time scenarios.
We are dedicated to helping you develop a rewarding career. Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced professional, our flexible learning and development initiatives are designed to support your growth.
Our Values
Our whole team co-created our values which are:
- We respect
- We communicate
- We empower
- We balance
- We learn
Visit our Get to Know Us page to read more about our vision, mission and values and how we integrate them into our business.
Apprenticeships
At Boss Controls, we’re passionate about nurturing the next generation of talent within the BMS industry. Our Apprenticeship Scheme is designed to provide hands-on experience, training, and professional development for aspiring individuals who are passionate about learning the world of BMS technology.
We provide a structured learning environment that combines practical, on-the-job training with academic qualifications, ensuring you gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the industry.
What We Look For
- Passion for technology: a keen interest in building management systems, engineering, automation, and technology solutions.
- Problem-solving mindset: ability to think critically and troubleshoot.
- Commitment to learning: eagerness to develop new skills, embrace new challenges, and stay updated with industry trends.
- Team player: collaboration is key in our culture, and we value candidates who can work well within a team.
What to Expect
- Comprehensive development: you’ll receive internal training and external qualifications tailored to your role and career aspirations.
- Diverse projects: from designing and installing BMS solutions to maintaining and optimising systems, you’ll experience a wide variety of projects that will build your skill set.
- Supportive environment: join a dynamic team where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported.
Ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career in BMS technology? Use our career opportunities form below to register your interest in the Apprenticeship Scheme and join our organisation, or contact our office at 01403 886508.
Current Vacancies
Apprentice Engineer
Join our dynamic, expanding team based in the heart of beautiful Horsham, West Sussex. While some of the apprenticeship will be carried out at our head office, this is a field-based role.
Salary
From £19,000 per year
Job Type
Full-time, Permanent
Benefits
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Bonus scheme
No agencies
Apply using our Career Opportunities Form
About Boss Controls
At Boss Controls, we create smart buildings by optimising Building Management Systems (BMS). Our growing team is driven by a passion for innovation and committed to the well-being of people and the planet. We are based in Horsham, West Sussex, and provide coverage across the UK. Through innovation, we control and monitor building performance to create spaces that are cost-effective and energy efficient, promote good health, and have a positive environmental impact.
The well-being of our staff is a top priority, and we are always looking for ways to promote this as part of our company culture. To help our employees thrive, we offer an enjoyable, flexible, and supportive working environment. We recognise effort, encourage professional growth, and provide rewards and benefits that align with our employees’ needs. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Working with Boss Controls
We are searching for a driven, enthusiastic apprentice to join our team who shares our values and is passionate about innovation. Someone willing and ready to apply themselves to our apprenticeship scheme to learn and develop the technical knowledge required to work in the BMS industry. Working alongside our team of Engineers and office staff, you will learn and develop the skills to provide the scheduled service of client BMS systems, including onsite planned preventative maintenance, panel modifications as required, offsite technical support, system hardware testing, innovate new software applications, and emergency call out service on a rotational basis. On completion of your work, you will provide client reports in a timely manner detailing service works or client callouts.
Scheme details can be found at BEMS Controls Engineer Apprenticeship — BCIA – Building Controls Industry Association
To be successful as an apprentice, you must have great time management skills and be willing to assist wherever possible. Outstanding apprentices are those who respond well to criticism, build good relationships with colleagues, and ultimately make a lasting impression.
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability.
Experience
- Microsoft Outlook & Teams: 2 years (required)
- Microsoft Office: 2 years (required).
Work authorisation
- Right to work in the United Kingdom
Work Location
On the road
Required
- UK Driving licence and own car to use for work purposes
- Work experience: 1 year.
Apply using our Career Opportunities Form
BMS Field Service Engineer
Salary
£44,000 – £48,000 a year
Job Type
Full-time, permanent
Benefits
- Company car
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Bonus scheme
No agencies
Apply using our Career Opportunities Form
About Boss Controls
At Boss Controls, we create smart buildings by optimising Building Management Systems (BMS). As well as reducing costs and enabling affordable and clean energy, other tangible benefits include increasing productivity, promoting good health and wellbeing. We are committed to sustainability and conservation efforts through effective maintenance and proactive contributions.
We have a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team. If, like us, you are motivated by delivering excellence then you will fit perfectly within the Boss Controls company, and together, we create smarter buildings for a more sustainable future.
Working with Boss Controls
We are proud of our whole team, from expert BMS Controls Engineers to Customer Service Advisors and our values help guide the success of our business and we work with our colleagues and customers in line with these principles.
Boss Controls follows a careers pathways framework to ensure you are on a professional journey that aligns your aspirations with the company needs. We offer internal and external training to support your career development. You have the potential to navigate your career towards specified interests so that together we create smarter buildings.
Are you the kind of person who not only excels in technical skills and efficiency but also shows dedication, flexibility, initiative, outstanding customer service, and a passion for personal and team development? We are looking for someone who is driven, confident, and able to work well with team members and customers alike.
General Duties & Responsibilities of the Role
- Scheduled servicing of client BMS system (on-site)
- Planned preventative maintenance of client systems
- Provide second line technical support to clients (off-site)
- Provide emergency callouts on a rotational basis
- Carry out system hardware testing as required
- Innovating new software applications whilst onsite as required
- Provide client reports in a timely manner detailing service works or client callouts
- Carry out panel modifications onsite as required.
System Builds/Commissioning
- Build system software based on predefined points lists and wiring diagrams
- Produce graphics from our software library
- Working with client and our IT specialists to setup connection to new sites
- Assist field engineers in commissioning the software in readiness for client handover
- Make any configural changes to ensure the software matches the ‘as installed’ requirements
- Update internal and client facing reports (ensuring reports are completed checked and validated in a timely manner).
Collaboration, Training & Development
- Training and mentoring apprentice engineers
- Encouraging and supporting employees to develop their skills, behaviours, and capabilities
- Working alongside Technical Managers for advanced training
- Trend, Distech and Tridium product training as product updates emerge.
Other Responsibilities & Duties
- Surveying client sites and systems with the view to scoping Energy Management
- In hours call-outs and breakdowns when required – show confidence in attending all call-outs and show resolutions
- Update internal and client facing reports in line with company expectations (ensuring reports are completed, checked and validated in a timely manner).
This list is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be asked to carry out additional duties appropriate to the nature and scope of the position.
Skills and Experience
- BMS servicing of Trend, Tridium or Distech: 2 years required
- Full/clean driving licence
- Knowledge of Tier 1 system (Trend) IT packages
- Prior experience of Trend and Tridium
- Trend and/or Tridium (certification)
- Electrical or HVAC: 2 years (preferred)
- Fantastic communication skills both verbally and written
- Ability to build rapport with clients and offer exceptional customer service
- Adapts style and approach in relation to different situations and the level of capability of others
- Ability to work autonomously and/or as part of a team
- Shows integrity, objectivity, and consistency in decision-making
- Willing to travel.
Working Pattern
- The role is primarily field based with shifts running from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
- The company operates a 24/7 service Monday to Sunday and all service staff are required to undertake on call duties on a rotational basis
- Overtime and weekend work available.
Work Authorisation
- Right to work in the United Kingdom
Projects Engineer
Salary
£45,000 – £55,000 a year
Job Type
Full-time, permanent
Benefits
- Company car
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Bonus scheme
No agencies
Apply using our Career Opportunities Form
About Boss Controls
At Boss Controls, we create smart buildings by optimising Building Management Systems (BMS). As well as reducing costs and enabling affordable and clean energy, other tangible benefits include increasing productivity, promoting good health and wellbeing. We are committed to sustainability and conservation efforts through effective maintenance and proactive contributions.
We have a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team. If, like us, you are motivated by delivering excellence then you will fit perfectly within the Boss Controls company, and together, we create smarter buildings for a more sustainable future.
Working with Boss Controls
We are proud of our whole team, from expert BMS Controls Engineers to Customer Service Advisors and our values help guide the success of our business and we work with our colleagues and customers in line with these principles.
Boss Controls follows a careers pathways framework to ensure you are on a professional journey that aligns your aspirations with the company needs. We offer internal and external training to support your career development. You have the potential to navigate your career towards specified interests so that together we create smarter buildings.
Are you the kind of person who not only excels in technical skills and efficiency but also shows dedication, flexibility, initiative, outstanding customer service, and a passion for personal and team development? We are looking for someone who is driven, confident, and able to work well with team members and customers alike.
General Duties & Responsibilities of the Role
- Delivery of engineering and commissioning work
- Engineering of Trend, Tridium & Distech Systems
- Carry out panel modifications on site as required (small project works/service jobs)
- Communicating with Project Manager to update project developments, on a daily basis
- Providing project updates to line manager and project managers as well as the client
- Organise and report on works as per project plans
- Project engineer support – 1st line of contact on Boss Controls projects
- Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients, recognising new opportunities
- Proactively managing expectations
- Promoting all services and solutions on offer to new and existing clients
- Identify and log any faults or issues during liability and warranty periods
- Engineer of supervisor graphics and IT packages for clients
System Builds/Commissioning
- Pre-commissioning (point to point testing)
- Writing/modifying strategy as per description of operations
- Building/modifying supervisor graphics as per description of operations
- Commissioning as per description of operations
- Complete commissioning sheets (ensuring these are completed, checked and validated in a timely manner)
- Undertaking client witnessing and handovers
Collaboration, Training & Development
- Training and mentoring apprentice engineers
- Encouraging and supporting employees to develop their skills, behaviours, and capabilities
- Working alongside Technical Managers for advanced training
- Trend, Distech and Tridium product training as product updates emerge.
Other Responsibilities & Duties
- Surveying client sites and systems with the view to scoping project work
- In hours call-outs and breakdowns when required – show confidence in attending all call-outs and show resolutions
- Update internal and client-facing reports in line with company expectations (ensuring reports are completed, checked and validated in a timely manner).
This list is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be asked to carry out additional duties appropriate to the nature and scope of the position.
Skills and Experience
- BMS project work: 2 years (required)
- BMS software writing: 2 years (required)
- BMS software commissioning: 2 years (required)
- Prior experience with Trend, Tridium or Distech: 2 years (required)
- Full/clean driving licence
- Knowledge of Tier 1 system (Trend) IT packages
- Trend and/or Tridium (certification)
- Fantastic communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to build rapport with clients and offer exceptional customer service
- Adapts style and approach in relation to different situations and the level of capability of others
- Ability to work autonomously and/or as part of a team
- Shows integrity, objectivity and consistency in decision-making
- Willing to travel
Working Pattern
- The role is primarily field-based with shifts running from 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
- Overtime and weekend work available
Work Authorisation
- Right to work in the United Kingdom
Career Opportunities Form
Boss Controls is always on the lookout for talented individuals; even though your preferred role may not be advertised now, we welcome your interest and invite you to complete this career opportunities form.