DiPerk Workshop Engineering Apprentice
Apply locations: Peterborough, GB
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: February 28, 2025 (26 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: R-2025-311
Company:
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer, selling, renting, and providing parts and service for equipment and engines to customers across diverse industries, including construction, petroleum, forestry, and a wide range of power systems applications.
Number of Openings:
1
Worker Type:
Fixed Term
Position Overview:
Engineering Apprentices required to help us build a sustainable future. Join our team as an apprentice and we will help you to build your future. We are looking for diverse Engineering Apprentices. No experience is required, just a willingness to learn and have an interest in engineering/heavy plant. Apply now and start your exciting journey.
Job Description:
What you can expect:
* During the first two years of the apprenticeship, you will develop skills in fundamentals, maintenance, and repair. The final two years will allow you to develop advanced diagnostic skills and repair techniques to include but not limited to:
* Undertake, overhaul, repair, or refurbishment work on Caterpillar equipment.
* Carry out standard diagnostic tests on Caterpillar components.
* Carry out planned maintenance and general repairs.
* Complete commercial assessments and field inspections.
* Check and record all parts and materials required for preparation work.
As well as the exciting opportunity to train with us you will receive:
* Use of laptop and mobile phone
* 25 days annual leave per year
* Healthcare cash plan (company paid)
* Life assurance of three times your basic salary
* Access to our free employee assistance programme – This is provided 7 days a week all year round which provides services and support for you and your family members in relation to any issues that may be affecting you in your professional or personal life
* Work uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
* Caterpillar accredited in-house training from an award-winning provider
* Mentor
* Hotel accommodation, food and travel paid for when on training (if required)
* Competitive living wage paid
Essential Skills:
* Ability to communicate with customers in writing, over the phone and face-to-face
* Motivated to solve engineering problems
* Passionate about starting a career within the Engineering sector
* A flexible approach to work and learning
* Team player
* Embracing all regardless of their background or diversity (inclusive)
Education:
* England, Wales & NI applicants - GCSE’s or equivalent in English and Maths grades A-C or the numbered equivalent (9-4).
* ROI applicants – Hold qualifications in both English and Maths at Irish Leaving Certificate graded Ordinary 1 - 4 or graded higher 1 – 7.
* Scotland applicants - hold qualifications in both English and Maths at National (N5) Grade 5 or above.
* You must be aged 16+ and have the right to live and work in the UK or Ireland.
Successful applicants can expect their Apprenticeship to start in September 2025.
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities.
About Us
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications.
Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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