Service Engineer Apprenticeship

PIONEER AUTOMATED CONTROLS LTD

GLOUCESTER (GL4 8EU)

Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

Posted on 25 February 2025


Summary

Primary duties involve assisting with the completion of planned and reactive maintenance to client’s gate automation systems, providing a first-class service to all across Gloucestershire and surrounding counties. As you progress, you will be expected to work alone and, on occasion, with one or more other engineers.

Wage
£15,704 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£3000 bonus paid after 1 year of completion of the course if remaining in employment with PAC.

Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Planned 40 hours per week on-site (Mon-Fri, 08:00 - 16:30).

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

2

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

  • Carry out planned maintenance to automated gates, barriers, bollards and garage doors.
  • Carry out repairs and upgrades to the above systems
  • Fault-finding and reactive maintenance of the above systems
  • Installation and fault-finding on Intercom Systems
  • Any duties that the company deems the Gate Service Engineer as competent to carry out
  • Receive and attend training both in-house and at manufacturer facilities
  • Complete all appropriate paperwork, hard and soft copy
  • Observe all Health and Safety guidelines to ensure the safety of oneself and others
  • Manage own time on jobs to ensure maximum efficiency
  • Communicate progression with Head Office
  • Share best practice and knowledge with other team members

Where you’ll work

PARK LODGE
PRINKNASH
CRANHAM
GLOUCESTER
GL4 8EU

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

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

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
  • Logical
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Working outdoors

About this company

Pioneer Automated Controls (PAC) was founded and incorporated on 15th January 1999. Our vision is to provide excellent customer service and install quality products for our valued customers. We specialise in the installation and maintenance of electric gates, vehicle barriers, roller garage doors, and intercom/access control systems. Our experienced and trained engineers ensure top-notch service delivery. Additionally, we provide efficient after-sales support, distinguishing us from our competitors. We leverage the latest technologies in the industry and continuously monitor emerging trends to offer cutting-edge solutions.

https://pac.limited (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Overtime at 1.5x basic rate Travel time paid, less 30 mins at each end of the working day. Regular pay reviews throughout the course.

After this apprenticeship

Become a fully qualified Service/Automation Engineer.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PIONEER AUTOMATED CONTROLS LTD

Andy Roselli

andy.roselli@pacautomation.co.uk

01452300633

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000305709.

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Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

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