Compressed Air and Vacuum Technician Apprentice

Summary

You will assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of compressed air systems. You will work on projects in different industry sectors such as Process and Manufacturing companies and vital utilities. You will undertake a wide range of duties and training which will build on your academic qualifications to develop your practical skills.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Compressed air and vacuum technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 29 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Ensure timely attendance to courses as agreed with management
Ensure that any work is completed to a satisfactory standard and handed in on time
Use Microsoft Desktop applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams
Learn to diagnose and troubleshoot issues with compressed air equipment
Support senior technicians in performing routine inspections and preventive maintenance
Participate in training sessions to understand the principles and applications of compressed air systems
Maintain accurate records of work performed and parts used
Follow safety protocols and ensure a clean and organised work environment
Communicate effectively with team members and clients
Work proactively as part of a team

Where you'll work

Motivair House Crompton Court
Attwood Road
Burntwood
Staffordshire
WS7 3GG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SEMESTER: LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Your training course

Compressed air and vacuum technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Install compressed air or vacuum equipment, piping, electrical connections and control systems.
Commission compressed air or vacuum equipment and/or components.
Lock off and isolate equipment; electrical and mechanical.
Decommission and disconnect specified equipment or components, for long term shut down or disposal for example. Categorise equipment for reuse, disposal or recycling and when necessary, complete storage measures to prevent deterioration.
Maintain and service compressed air or vacuum equipment or components.
Diagnose; rectify faults and/or repair of compressed air or vacuum equipment, components and systems.
Inspect pressure/vacuum vessels, their safety devices and/or other equipment.
Select and use hand tools, specialist tools and instruments, including test equipment. Check tools and identify and report tool defects where necessary. Store of tools and equipment.
Plan and prepare for work, for example task delegation, work-flow, route planning and time management. Obtain and check parts.
Report and record work activity, for example asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
Adhere to heath and safety regulations, legislation and safe working practices; identify risks, hazards and control measure.
Read and interpret technical and safety documentation, for example risk assessments, method statements, permits to work, operation and maintenance manuals and wiring diagrams.
Communicate with stakeholders - internal and/or external, for example customers, colleagues, managers and the general public.
House-keeping, including restoring the work area on completion of the activity, returning any resources and consumables, disposal of waste, re-cycling/re-using where appropriate.
Use IT, for example document creation, communication and information management.
Install compressed air or vacuum equipment, piping, electrical connections and control systems.
Commission compressed air or vacuum equipment and/or components.
Lock off and isolate equipment; electrical and mechanical.
Decommission and disconnect specified equipment or components, for long term shut down or disposal for example. Categorise equipment for reuse, disposal or recycling and when necessary, complete storage measures to prevent deterioration.
Maintain and service compressed air or vacuum equipment or components.
Diagnose; rectify faults and/or repair of compressed air or vacuum equipment, components and systems.
Inspect pressure/vacuum vessels, their safety devices and/or other equipment.
Select and use hand tools, specialist tools and instruments, including test equipment. Check tools and identify and report tool defects where necessary. Store of tools and equipment.
Plan and prepare for work, for example task delegation, work-flow, route planning and time management. Obtain and check parts.
Report and record work activity, for example asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
Adhere to heath and safety regulations, legislation and safe working practices; identify risks, hazards and control measure.
Read and interpret technical and safety documentation, for example risk assessments, method statements, permits to work, operation and maintenance manuals and wiring diagrams.
Communicate with stakeholders - internal and/or external, for example customers, colleagues, managers and the general public.
House-keeping, including restoring the work area on completion of the activity, returning any resources and consumables, disposal of waste, re-cycling/re-using where appropriate.
Use IT, for example document creation, communication and information management.

Your training plan

At work with the Training Officer/Assessor visiting you every 4-6 weeks throughout the year.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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

About this company

We are March……… the UKs leading provider of critical engineering services. Our expertise as a multi-disciplinary engineering partner across infrastructure, process and digital services has led to long term partnerships with leading organisations in everything from food and drink and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear.

http://www.march-engineering.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

In addition to formal qualifications the apprentice will develop skills to allow them to progress from apprentice to an experienced technician.

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