Apprentice Field Service Engineer

Summary

You will acquire knowledge and skills in various aspects of engineering, from design and maintenance to troubleshooting. You will also work on developing your problem-solving abilities and your creativity, with the aim of becoming a qualified engineering technician at the end of your apprenticeship.

Annual wage: £15,600 a year
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Training course: Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday- Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 14 October
Duration: 3 Years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

To assist one of our engineers in carrying out yard based repair work once going out to customer sites to assist engineers in field work:

General service and maintenance work
Vehicle and plant inspections
Electrical hydraulic and pneumatic diagnosis
Carry out repairs to plant machinery and cranes

Where you’ll work

Whitings Lane

Burn

Selby

YO8 8LG

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE

Your training course

Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Interpret technical data, documentation and operational conditions, and apply in line with the technician’s role.

Interpret and respect safety procedure requirements, undertake risk assessment and mitigation measures to safeguard, bystanders, the general public, property and livestock.

To communicate with and gather information from colleagues and customers employing a range of techniques as appropriate to the audience. This includes explaining technical matters in straight forward terms and asking questions to gather the information required to perform an efficient diagnosis.

Demonstrate professional customer care practices as an individual and team member. This includes; presentation of oneself, the work area, the company’s vehicle and equipment. treating customers and colleagues with respect and courtesy, supporting work colleagues, the company and its products and services

Install and handover machinery, plant and equipment, explaining its safe operation, maintenance and warranty requirements, verification of optimum performance and the completion of handover documentation

Conduct advanced maintenance, and the repair of technologically advanced machinery and equipment which typically may include; power units, power trains, plant, machinery, equipment and their components

Carry out diagnostics, repairs and re-instatement of complex products and verify conformity to manufacturer’s specification.

Compile technical reports, repair proposals, quotations and incident reports

Maintain and repair complex hydraulic systems and their components as appropriate to the sector.

Maintain, interrogate, calibrate and repair electronic equipment and systems

Minimise machinery, plant and equipment downtime by carrying out diagnostic and preventative maintenance efficiently and effectively.

Your training plan

Level 3 Land-based Service Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

Day release at Bishop Burton College
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
Training will be provided mostly in the workplace with an assessor coming to visit on a regular basis to do work-based reviews, assessments, and observations

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Team working
Independent

Other requirements

The vacancy is based in a rural area and public transport links are minimal. You will need to ensure that you can access the employer and training provider in line with the hours of work. The role will involve working outdoors/in all weathers/standing for long periods/chemicals/heat/cold/heights/underground/ driving/using heavy equipment/lifting etc. Due to the location of the yard, a drivers licence is preferred. Occasional weekend and evening work. Occasional work away from home. You will need to supply your own tools. These can be purchased through the company and deducted from your wage. Travel to and from customer sites is paid. Annual Salary increase in line with company progression.

About this company

Chapman Engineering Services Ltd is a family-owned business that has been operating nationwide since 2018. Founded by Jamie and Rebecca Chapman, our company has experienced significant growth and success, securing a wide range of contracts and positive feedback from our customers. With over 80 years of combined experience, our dedicated team delivers impeccable service. Due to our vast business growth, we are looking for a hardworking, ambitious individual with a strong drive to learn new skills to join our team. We work in a fun, engaging environment and encourage people to perform at their best, this is an opportunity to shape your career.

https://www.chapmanengineeringservices.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Possibility of full-time employment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE

Chloe Thrupp

info@chapmanengineeringservices.com

07746252788

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000274237.

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Closes in 9 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)

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