Specialist vehicle engineering apprentice

Summary

We’re looking for someone who’s enthusiastic about engineering and wants to build a career by joining our existing engineering department. We are the UK’s number 1 specialist vehicle manufacturer in road sweeping, gritting and airport runway clearance. We’re a business that is constantly expanding.

Annual wage

£13,312 to £23,795.20 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Land-based service engineer (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday between 8:00am till 16:30pm. No work over weekends.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 September

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

2

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

Land Based Engineer NVQ level 2
Training completed via block release
Functional Skills maths and English if required

Where you’ll work

Aebi Schmidt UK

Orton Southgate, Southgate Way

Peterborough

PE2 6GP

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

PROVQ LIMITED

Your training course

Land-based service engineer (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Select and apply appropriate tools and equipment, demonstrate dexterity, resourcefulness, and a professional approach to service engineering practice.

Maintain and conduct basic repairs and maintenance activities on power units, and power trains, mechanical equipment, plant and machinery and their associated systems and components either under supervision or following procedures and service schedules prepared by the manufacturer or employer.

Thermally and chemically join metals and materials.

Access and interpret technical data relating to service and maintenance operations in accordance with the manufacturer’s documentation.

Communicate with customers and colleagues expressing technical information in clear concise terms whilst demonstrating customer care principles.

Work efficiently both under supervision, individually and as a team member.

Demonstrate a logical, safe and systematic approach to work practices.

Carry out operational tests on low technology plant, equipment and machinery.

Communicate using a range of methods. This will include delivering oral and written reports to colleagues and customers regarding the work carried out on equipment

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Science (grade 6)

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
Problem solving skills
Team working
Patience

About this company

Aebi Schmidt UK Ltd is global manufacturer specialising in road sweeping, gritting and airport runway clearance.

https://www.aebi-schmidt.com/en/united-kingdom/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Move to fulltime employment within the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

AEBI SCHMIDT UK LTD

Mick Hill

Michael.Hill@aebi-schmidt.com

01733363324

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000235016.

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Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 31 July at 11:59pm)

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