Service Engineer Apprentice AQUACUT LTD

Service Engineer for specialist industrial and machinery.

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Closing date: 30 Jul 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £16,640.00

  • Working week

    Normal working week is 40 hours, Monday to Friday. Overtime and weekend working may be required from time to time. Starting time is variable, but usually between 07:30 and 17:30, hours to be agreed with supervisor.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Aug 2024

  • Date posted

    12 Jun 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000257365

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Engineer trainee for:

  • Setting up
  • Servicing and repairing industrial machinery located throughout the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
  • Servicing and repairing machines used in tiling and landscaping work undertaken at our Appleton factory. 

The service engineer is also responsible for demonstrating machines and training clients’ staff in how to operate machines.

This role requires training in a variety of skills, including engineering/mechanics, servicing, basic electrics, record keeping, customer interactions.  Good command of spoken and written English is required to ensure effective communication of complex issues.

A clean driving licence is essential due to there being no public transport route and van could potentially be provided later in the apprnticeship.

The training you will be getting

On the job training and day release at Warrington & Vale Royal College working towards successful completion Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

A full-time position is envisaged after completion of the apprenticeship.

As this is a fairly new division within Aquacut Limited, we are confident their will be opportunities to grow into promoted positions as the business develops

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English, Maths and Science (Grade C/4) Essential

Things to consider

Based at Appleton, Warrington but travel throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland will be required from time to time. Initially the apprentice will travel with their supervisor but in due course, they will be required to travel on their own.

About the employer

Aquacut Limited specialises in serving the landscape, tiling, building contracting and specialist brick sectors. We operate through four divisions; Aquacut fabrication (www.aquacut.co.uk) Tilers Tools (www.tilerstools.co.uk) Babilonia (babilonia.co.uk) Ferrari & Cigarini UK (www.ferrariecigariniuk.co.uk) See full details of each from our websites

Employer

AQUACUT LTD

Address

Unit 4A

Stretton Distribution Centre

Appleton

WA4 4QT

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Training

Training provider

WARRINGTON & VALE ROYAL COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Georgia Bramhall

gbramhall@Wvr.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Maintenance and operations engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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