Apprentice Service Engineer

Summary

To complete a L3 Electro-Mechanical apprenticeship under the professional guidance of our Area Service Manager/Field Service Engineers. To become qualified and learn about the operation and maintenance of gas fuelled engines and generator sets, day-to-day servicing, fault finding stripping down and rebuilding of engines and ancillary equipment.

Wage: £15,704 to £25,396.80 a year
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Training course: Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8.00 am - 5.00 pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 28 April
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Follow the direction of the Area Service Manager/Field Service Engineer in order to learn about the operation and maintenance of gas fuelled engine and generator sets
Undertake, as directed and under supervision, when necessary, the day-to-day servicing, fault finding stripping down and rebuilding of engines and ancillary equipment
Under the supervision and direction of a Field Service Engineer respond to callouts for mechanical and electrical breakdowns as required
Assist the Area Service Manager and Field Service Engineers to promote the professionalism of Clarke Energy by dealing with customers in a polite and friendly manner and by maintaining a high level of site house- keeping and personal presentation
Undertake all other tasks and activities necessary to develop the on-the-jobs skills required of a Field Service Engineer within Clarke Energy
Attend College and complete all work in accordance with the course timetable and as necessary to successfully complete the apprenticeship within the 4-year standard
Observe and follow Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and regulations at all times

Where you’ll work

Under the supervision and direction of a Field Service Engineer respond to call-outs for mechanical and electrical breakdowns as required.

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Qualification: Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician: Electro-Mechanical Pathway Apprenticeship Standard:

Assessment:

Technical Interview
Independant Knowledge Assessment
Practical Observation

Venue:

The Sheffield College: Olive Grove Campus, 2 Olive Grove Road, Sheffield, S2 3BA.

Attendance: Day release.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths and Science (grade A* - C/9-4/or equivalent)

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
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Trustworthy
Reliable
Hard Working
Keen to Learn

Other requirements

Willing to travel and work unsociable hours, away from home when required. Interest in Engineering demonstrated through work experience and/or hobbies. Full UK Driving Licence. Responds well to instruction and feedback. Are flexible and adaptable – does whatever needs to be done. Work well in a team. Are friendly, polite and professional when dealing with customers and colleagues. Able to organises own time and tasks. Desirable: Undertaken a placement in an Engineering environment while at school.

About this company

Clarke Energy, a Rehlko company, is a multi-award-winning global business specialising in the engineering, installation and long-term maintenance of distributed energy solutions.

https://www.clarke-energy.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential of a higher apprenticeship.

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