Field Service Engineer Apprenticeship KOHLER UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER LIMITED

We are offering an apprenticeship to become an Uninterruptible Power Supplies Field Service Engineer. You’ll learn the skills required to install, service and repair equipment out in the field. We’ll be making a big investment in your learning and development, providing study and hands on training to ensure your apprenticeship is successful. Duties include shadowing our engineers in the field and training at our warehouse.

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Closing date: 28 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,320.00

    Pay increase each year. Once qualified our Field Service Engineers can earn a salary in excess of £35000 including pay enhancements.

  • Working week

    - 1st year = full time at college Monday-Friday, hours to be confirmed. - 2nd-4th year = 1 day at college, 4 days working alongside engineers. Working hours 8.30am-5.00pm (overtime paid outside these hours). - Overtime available from 2nd year.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    4 Years

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    26 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000126333

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

1st Year - Full time at Kingston College

  • 4 days a week - Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
  • 1 day a week - 1st year of the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

2nd Year

  • 1 day a week - 2nd year of the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

  • 4 days a week - shadowing our engineers in the field, training at our warehouse and secondment experience with other departments. 
  • Gaining evidence for you NVQ Apprentice qualification

3rd Year

  • 1 day a week - 1st year of the BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in General Engineering
  • 4 days a week - shadowing our engineers in the field, training at our warehouse and secondment experience with other departments.
  • Gaining evidence for you NVQ Apprentice qualification

4th Year

  • 1 day a week - 2nd year of the BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in General Engineering
  • 4 days a week - shadowing our engineers in the field, training at our warehouse and beginning to take on sole technician roles.
  • NVQ Apprentice qualification final assessment

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering – Mechatronics Pathway
  • BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering.
  • NVQ Apprenticeship

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

You can progress in to many roles within the company from being an engineer, such as:

  • Technical Support Engineer
  • Service Supervisor
  • Projects Co-ordinator
  • Hardware Sales

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths, English and Science (Grade 4 (C) or above) Essential

Things to consider

Must be willing to travel to Kingston College, travel expense will be part-subsidized for the 1st year. Company van will be provided in the 2nd year, so a full UK driving licence will be required for the start of the 2nd year.

About the employer

Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited are one of the UK and Ireland’s leading providers of Power Protection systems. Together with our parent company, Kohler Co., Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited is a driving force within the power protection industry offering pioneering product technology, service excellence and global reach. Central to our product portfolio is a range of the highest quality, class-leading three-phase and single-phase uninterruptible power supplies. Developed to offer the highest levels of efficiency, availability, scalability and flexibility – our products are at the very forefront of power protection technology. Kohler Uninterruptible Power Limited has built an outstanding reputation for service excellence through its unrivalled pre and post-sales support. Our wide range of services includes initial site surveys, system design, installation & commissioning, preventative maintenance, training, remote monitoring and technical support.

Employer

KOHLER UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER LIMITED

Address

Woodgate

Bartley Wood Business Park

Bartley Way

RG27 9XA

Contact

Adam Dance

ukapprenticeships.ups@kohler.com

07826867135

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Training

Training provider

SOUTH THAMES COLLEGES GROUP

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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