Summary
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 Service Engineer 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.
Wage
£15,704 a year
You will be paid £15,704 in the first year, £19,048 in the second year, £23,008 in the third year and £27,348 in the fourth year. Please note if you are 21+ you will be paid the national minimum wage.
Training course
Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
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
During the first two years of the apprenticeship, you will develop skills in maintenance, repair and troubleshooting. 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 the machines
* Carry out standard diagnostic tests on machine components
* Carry out planned maintenance and general repairs
* Complete commercial assessments and field inspections
* Check and record all parts and materials required for machine preparation work
Where you’ll work
250 Leigh Road
Slough
SL1 4BD
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
FINNING (UK) LTD.
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
We are offering a 4 year Apprenticeship and at the end of the Apprenticeship you will gain a Land Based Service Engineer Technician Level 3 standard.
You will be supported to work alongside our Engineers to carry out planned and unplanned maintenance, inspections, diagnostics and rebuilds of heavy plant equipment. The successful candidate(s) will carry out a broad range of duties relating to the proper maintenance of equipment and be trained by Finning's in-house specialised Apprenticeship Training Team in our academy.
Finning are the employer provider so all training is done on site.
You can find more information on the Land Based Service Engineer Technician apprenticeship by visiting this webpage:-
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English & Maths (grade 4 minimum)
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
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
Other requirements
Due to insurance requirements you must have a valid driving licence and have held this for 2 years by September 2025. The standard will meet the professional standards of the Engineering Council for registration as Engineering Technician (Eng Tech) by an appropriate Professional Engineering Institution.