Service Centre Technician Apprentice

Summary

Do you have a passion for mechanical engineering and problem solving, fantastic communication skills and work well both individually as well as within a team? This wide-ranging apprenticeship in our service centre will include machining and bench fitting, welding, electrics, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, balancing, assembly and testing.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

7.00am - 3.00pm, whilst at the service centre . College hours whilst at college, but in total 37.5 hours per week.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

2

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

The working week will be spent working within various sectors throughout our service centre including machining and bench fitting, welding, electrics, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, balancing, assembly & testing. You will be given thorough guidance and training in each of the sectors. Following this your duties will include :

Cleaning of equipment to service/repair, including jet washing and chemical cleaning.
Use of technical drawings to assist in disassembly and re-assembly.
Using a variety of standard hand tools (imperial & metric).
Using a variety of special tools (imperial & metric).
Handling medium to heavy duty equipment.
Operating overhead cranes and lifting equipment.
Understanding of Health and Safety and correct PPE demand.
Use of welding equipment (TIG welding training given).
Assisting with goods in/goods out.
Effective use of the barcode system.
Operation of Machinery.
Manufacturing Alfa Laval Parts and equipment using manual and CNC machinery.

Where you’ll work

7 Doman Road
Camberley
Surrey
GU15 3DN

Training

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

College or training organisation

SIGTA LIMITED

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

Your apprenticeship will be led by our training provider SIGTA Ltd who will manage your apprenticeship program through regular visits from your Training Officer. Day release training will be delivered by Farnborough College of Technology and you will be expected to attend once a week for formal education in order to complete the Level 3 Engineering Fitter apprenticeship standard.

More training information

On completion of the apprenticeship, you will have achieved the following qualifications;

Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 (ST0432)
603/1353/5. EAL L3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

The final apprenticeship completion certificate will be issued on achievement of the above qualification and successful completion of end point assessment.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths (grade 4/5 C or above)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science, ICT (grade 4/5 C and above)

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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

As with all apprenticeships, this requires a long term commitment – there will be assignments and log book entries to complete. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a top company, whilst you work towards nationally recognised qualifications.

About this company

Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate products in the areas of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – mainly in energy, the environment, food and the marine industry.

Company benefits

Holiday entitlement 25 days + Bank holidays Simply Health – Health cash plan available. Life Assurance – 4X salary when you remain in pension. Training and Career Development potential Cycle to work scheme. Tech scheme benefit

After this apprenticeship

To become a fully trained and qualified Service Centre Engineer with Alfa Laval.

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