Summary
At Scot JCB Group, our driving ambition is to offer the best customer service in the industry. Our apprenticeship scheme is perfect for those who are fascinated by all things mechanical and are looking to continue their learning journey while also earning a wage and experiencing a workplace environment.
Wage
£15,500 a year
Yearly salary review 39-hour basic working week and competitive overtime rates
Training course
Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
This includes working early mornings, evenings and weekends when required. Shifts to be confirmed. Plus overtime.
39 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 1 July
Duration
4 years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Working alongside engineers in the workshop and out on site
* Carrying out PDI’s on new machines
* Carrying out repairs to second-hand machines
* Building up experience over 4 years to work towards working from your own van
* Adhering to company policies and procedures
* Working flexibly to support the needs of our customers, including Saturdays
Where you’ll work
Kingstown Industrial Estate
Millbrook Rd
Carlisle
CA3 0EU
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
Your training course
Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Interpret technical data, documentation and operational conditions, and apply in line with the technician’s role.
* Interpret and respect safety procedure requirements, undertake risk assessment and mitigation measures to safeguard, bystanders, the general public, property and livestock.
* To communicate with and gather information from colleagues and customers employing a range of techniques as appropriate to the audience. This includes explaining technical matters in straight forward terms and asking questions to gather the information required to perform an efficient diagnosis.
* Demonstrate professional customer care practices as an individual and team member. This includes; presentation of oneself, the work area, the company’s vehicle and equipment. treating customers and colleagues with respect and courtesy, supporting work colleagues, the company and its products and services
* Install and handover machinery, plant and equipment, explaining its safe operation, maintenance and warranty requirements, verification of optimum performance and the completion of handover documentation
* Conduct advanced maintenance, and the repair of technologically advanced machinery and equipment which typically may include; power units, power trains, plant, machinery, equipment and their components
* Carry out diagnostics, repairs and re-instatement of complex products and verify conformity to manufacturer’s specification.
* Compile technical reports, repair proposals, quotations and incident reports
* Maintain and repair complex hydraulic systems and their components as appropriate to the sector.
* Maintain, interrogate, calibrate and repair electronic equipment and systems
* Minimise machinery, plant and equipment downtime by carrying out diagnostic and preventative maintenance efficiently and effectively.
Your training plan
* Attending Reaseheath college on block release and completing course work as required
* You’ll graduate with an NVQ Level 3 in Land Based Service Engineering
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
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
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
This role involves working outside, heavy lifting, and manual labour. There is a requirement to be flexible with working hours, and the successful candidate will be willing to work regular overtime. This role also involves attending college and completing all coursework in line with deadlines.