Apprentice Service Engineer

Summary

Are you looking for a career in engineering? Look no further. We are looking for an apprentice to join our team.

Wage

£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

07.30 to 16:30, Monday to Thursday. 12:30 finish on Friday.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

You will:

The candidate will initially spend time within our wiring/lifts section at our premises. During this time they will be shown how to wire electrical components including control panels, lighting boards and burner units
The candidate will also be taught how to mechanically assemble lifting platforms and masts, as well as wiring
Spending time within our premises in a controlled area will provide the basic knowledge for the servicing of the equipment in site. After spending time within the factory the candidate will then spend the remainder of their apprenticeship on site at customers premises paired with an experienced service engineer(s). Upon this point the candidate must be flexible within their working hours and be willing to overnight from time to time

Where you’ll work

GLOUCESTER CRESCENT
WIGSTON
LEICS
LE18 4YQ

Training

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

College or training organisation

LEICESTER COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Your training plan

You will attend Leicester College, one day per week at our Abbey Park Campus for training.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade C or 4 equivalent)
maths (grade Grade C or 4 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
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental

About this company

Founded in 1972, Harry Dalby Engineering has become a leading supplier of commercial Paint finishing plants. Today the company continues its passion for innovation. With years of experience in industries ranging from Automotive and Rail to Aerospace and Industrial manufacturing, Dalby offer bespoke solution based products of the highest quality, exceeding the needs of the most demanding installations.

http://www.dalby.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• 25 days floating holiday per year • Covering a large range of different tasks • Overtime available

After this apprenticeship

A full time engineering role with the company.

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