APPRENTICE FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER AIRIA COMPRESSED AIR SOLUTIONS LIMITED

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Field Service Engineer to join our team in the niche industry of compressed air! Maintaining the safety, integrity and effective operation of plant and equipment in industries that are part of the national infrastructure engineering sector. The successful candidate will undertake a Level 3 Apprenticeship Qualification combined with specialist on the job training which upon completion will progress to the role of Field Service Engineer.

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Closing date: 31 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,707.84

    Overtime

  • Working week

    Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 17:00 Friday 08:00 - 16:00 Overtime is expected before and after given times dependent on jobs booked.

    Total hours per week: 39

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    21 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000135898

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • You will be working towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification, initially on block release then moving on to day release
  • You will be mentored by experienced Field Service Engineers, installing, servicing, and repairing a wide variety of compressed air, vacuum and nitrogen equipment throughout the south of the UK
  • You will develop an understanding of engineering; electrical and mechanical
  • You will develop specialist skills relevant to compressed air, vacuum and nitrogen equipment
  • You will develop an understanding of office operations (quoting, stock, invoicing etc).

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

  • Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will hold a Level 3 Apprenticeship Qualification (Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician, Level 3 (A level)
  • During your 1st year, you will attend SETA's Apprenticeship Centre in Southampton on a block release
  • Following the above, you will then attend SETA one day a week until completion of the qualification
  • When you are not at SETA, you will be working throughout the South of the UK with an assigned mentor (Field Service Engineer)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon successful completion, you will progress to the role of Field Service Engineer. You will be issued with a company vehicle and travel throughout the South of the UK, installing, servicing, and repairing compressed air, vacuum and nitrogen equipment.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade 4 - 9 or A* - C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade 4 - 9 or A* - C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade Grade 4 - 9 or A* - C) Essential

Things to consider

Travel to and from SETA's Training Centre in Southampton and Company premises.

About the employer

Airia Compressed Air Solutions are the South's leading independent air compressor company with over 150 years of combined industry experience. We are proud to be an authorised premier distributor for Atlas Copco & supply a wide range of energy-efficient industrial air compressors, vacuum pumps, nitrogen generators, quality air products and spare parts.

Employer

AIRIA COMPRESSED AIR SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Address

UNIT B4 THE PREMIER CENTRE

ABBEY PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

ROMSEY

SO51 9DG

Contact

Carl Langran

carl@airia.co.uk

01794 519900

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Training

Training provider

SOUTHAMPTON ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED (THE)

Apprenticeship standard

Maintenance and operations engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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