Apprentice Field Service Engineer WILCOMATIC LIMITED

We are looking for an apprentice field service engineer to carry out reactive breakdown and routine maintenance of vehicle washing equipment, to include vehicle wash, jet wash, air/water tower, vacuums etc. This will be a remote role that will require travel between various different sites across the north west of England.

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Closing date: 10 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,312.00 to £23,795.20

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jul 2024

  • Date posted

    15 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000244069

  • Positions

    3 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Breakdown and servicing of Wilcomatic automatic vehicle wash and static jet washes
  • Shadowing an experience field engineer to understand more about how vehcile and jet washes are repaired and maintained.
  • Provide reports and details of work carried out across the sites.

The training you will be getting

  • Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (Electrical)
  • In-field training with an experienced engineer and day release at Wigan & Leigh College at their Pagefield Campus.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Permanent position guaranteed at successful completion of apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential

Things to consider

Candidates must be aged 18 or over. Please note that this is a remote position, the address on the vacancy is for the College as Wilcomatic do not have an office in the area - the apprentice will be required to work across the north west and as such applicants need to have a driving license and have held it for 12 months as there is a vehicle provided.

About the employer

Wilcomatic has been in operation since 1967 and has operations in the UK & India. We work across numerous markets including; car wash, truck and bus wash, rail wash and heavy industrial washing of commercial and military vehicles. We have 60 + service personnel who maintain our washing fleet 24/7

Employer

WILCOMATIC LIMITED

Address

Parson's Walk

Wigan

Greater Manchester

WN1 1RS

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Training

Training provider

WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Maintenance and operations engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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