Apprentice Engineer

Summary

At Scot JCB Group, our driving ambition is to offer the best customer service in the industry. Our apprenticeship scheme is perfect for those who are fascinated by all things mechanical and are looking to continue their learning journey while also earning a wage and experiencing a workplace environment.

Annual wage

£15,500 a year

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Yearly salary review 39-hour basic working week and competitive overtime rates

Training course

Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

This includes working early mornings, evenings and weekends when required. Shifts to be confirmed. Plus overtime.

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 July

Duration

4 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

Working alongside engineers in the workshop and out on site
Carrying out PDI’s on new machines
Carrying out repairs to second-hand machines
Building up experience over 4 years to work towards working from your own van
Adhering to company policies and procedures
Working flexibly to support the needs of our customers, including Saturdays

Where you’ll work

Kingstown Industrial Estate

Millbrook Rd

Carlisle

CA3 0EU

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

REASEHEATH 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

Attending Reaseheath college on block release and completing course work as required
You’ll graduate with an NVQ Level 3 in Land Based Service Engineering

Requirements

Essential 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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

This role involves working outside, heavy lifting, and manual labour. There is a requirement to be flexible with working hours, and the successful candidate will be willing to work regular overtime. This role also involves attending college and completing all coursework in line with deadlines.

About this company

The Scot JCB Group is made up of Scot JCB, Scot Agri, SPS and SIA. Scot JCB has been supplying and servicing JCB machinery throughout Scotland and the North of England for over 60 years. We sold our first machine in 1956 and have grown into a highly specialised machinery distribution company operating through a network of 15 depots from Fraserburgh in the Northeast of Scotland to Carnforth in Lancashire. Scot JCB is the largest JCB distributor in the UK and we pride ourselves on providing our customers with world class service.

https://www.scot-jcb.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Average holiday pay 30 days annual leave, increasing with length of service up to a total of 35 days Uniform, overalls, and computer tablet Health and wellbeing plan Employee Assistance Programme JCB and in-house training

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Upon completing your Apprenticeship the natural progression would be a fully-qualified Service Engineer role in the business

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SCOT J C B LTD

Sarah Marshall

sarah.marshall@scot-jcb.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000294518.

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Closes on Sunday 2 March

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