Service Engineering Apprentice Finning UK & Ireland
We are offering a 4 year apprenticeship to become a Caterpillar qualified engineer. No experience is required, just a willingness to learn and have an interest in engineering/heavy plant. Apply now and start your exciting journey. You will be providing advanced technical support and guidance across a diverse range of plant and equipment in sectors such as agriculture, horticulture, forestry and outdoor power.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 25 Feb 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£13,588.00
You will be paid £13,588 in the first year, £16,994 in the second year, £20,528 in the third year and £24,400 in the fourth year. Please note if you are 21+ you will be paid the national minimum wage.
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Working week
Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
4 Years
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Possible start date
04 Sep 2023
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Date posted
20 Dec 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000117420
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
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
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
We offer a 4 year apprenticeship working towards a Land Based Service Engineer Technician Level 3 qualification where 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 onsite.
Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment.
You can find more information on the Land Based Service Engineer Technician apprenticeship by visiting this webpage:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/land-based-service-engineering-technician/
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
At the end of our apprenticeship, you will be a level 3 Caterpillar qualified engineer. You can then expect to be offered further training and development with Finning.
You can find out more about our apprenticeship scheme and about what our current apprentices say by visiting this page:
https://www.finning.com/en_GB/company/careers/our-people/apprenticeship.html
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
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About the employer
Employer
Finning UK & Ireland

About disability confident
https://www.finning.com/en_GB/company/careers/our-people/apprenticeship.html
Address
Unit A
The Kingsbridge Centre
Sturrock Way
PE3 8TZ
Training
Training provider
FINNING (UK) LTD.
Apprenticeship standard
Land-based service engineering technician
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
Please follow the link provided. This will take you to our Apprenticeship webpage where you can scroll down and click on the location that you wish to apply to. This will take you to the application page to apply.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 25 Feb 2023