Apprentice Generator Engineer

Summary

Central Power Services Ltd growing private equity backed business that specialises in generators and uninterruptable power supplies. As an apprentice generator engineer you will receive practical training in our depot and out on customer sites in order to maintain a range of diesel powered generators.

Wage

£16,016 a year

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You will be paid £16,016 in year 1 which will increase in year 2 depending on your age. You will be paid monthly on the 26th of each month

Training course

Construction equipment maintenance mechanic (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 17:00 and Friday, 08:00 - 15:00 Hours are changeable based on work demands. 36 minute unpaid dinner break.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

2

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

As a apprentice generator engineer you will work with our team of generator engineers in our depot and out on customer sites. You will gain practical and hands on experience working under the guidance and supervision of our experienced engineers.

What you will do at work:

Learn the service requirements of all equipment in fleet - Perform routine inspections and maintenance
Assist in fault-finding, requesting spares for repairs
Ensure equipment is presented inline with company procedures and specified quality standards
Record daily job updates accurately in a timely manner via an electronic hand held device
Adhere to Health and Safety policy and procedures and follow safe working practices at all times

Where you'll work

GARSTANG ROAD
CLAUGHTON ON BROCK
PRESTON
PR3 0PH

Training

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

College or training organisation

MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE

Your training course

Construction equipment maintenance mechanic (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Working area preparation including workshop, facility and construction site-based to carry out maintenance activities on construction-based equipment.
Identify, handle and store required resources, tools and equipment necessary to maintain construction-based equipment, reporting shortages/incomplete stock as appropriate
Configure, set, rig and prepare the plant or equipment safely and efficiently for the accessing, handling and removal of typical components, including the use of securing, jacking and lifting aids for supporting, securing and handling purposes.
Disconnect, detach and/or remove a wide range of components and ancillary equipment Safely and efficiently from construction-based equipment, including using lifting, securing and handling aids.
Dismantle worn, damaged or faulty parts, components and equipment
Overhaul, repair, renovate or repair worn, damaged or faulty parts, components and equipment
Replace and reinstate worn, damaged or faulty construction equipment parts
Assemble, connect, attach and refit a comprehensive range of new of repaired construction-based equipment components and ancillary equipment
Checks of static and operational performance on repaired construction-based equipment to ensure full safe functional activity prior to handover and re-commissioning to operation
Basic visual inspections on construction-based equipment both in a workshop, facility and site-based environments to identify potential issues and problems
Specified testing activities on construction-based equipment both in a workshop, facility and site-based environments that ensure correct and safe functional effectiveness
Produce one-off components against given information and specifications that requires fabrication and welding activities
Repair or modify existing components from construction-based equipment which requires heating, welding and brazing
Install and commission construction-based equipment on site-based environments for operational activities
Basic fault-finding and diagnostic activities on hydraulic, electric, mechanical and pneumatic systems to identify existing problems on construction-based equipment.
Complete organisational reports to confirm and document the work activity that was undertaken and inform employer and clients of work progress and problems encountered.
Source, extract, identify, interpret and apply technical information from workshop-type manuals, given verbal information, organisational and manufacturers’ literature and documentation, both on and off-line
Working activities in compliance with legislation, regulations, best practice and organisational requirements in the construction, industrial, quarrying, hire, port, mining and other allied environments
Working area preparation including workshop, facility and construction site-based to carry out maintenance activities on construction-based equipment.
Identify, handle and store required resources, tools and equipment necessary to maintain construction-based equipment, reporting shortages/incomplete stock as appropriate
Configure, set, rig and prepare the plant or equipment safely and efficiently for the accessing, handling and removal of typical components, including the use of securing, jacking and lifting aids for supporting, securing and handling purposes.
Disconnect, detach and/or remove a wide range of components and ancillary equipment Safely and efficiently from construction-based equipment, including using lifting, securing and handling aids.
Dismantle worn, damaged or faulty parts, components and equipment
Overhaul, repair, renovate or repair worn, damaged or faulty parts, components and equipment
Replace and reinstate worn, damaged or faulty construction equipment parts
Assemble, connect, attach and refit a comprehensive range of new of repaired construction-based equipment components and ancillary equipment
Checks of static and operational performance on repaired construction-based equipment to ensure full safe functional activity prior to handover and re-commissioning to operation
Basic visual inspections on construction-based equipment both in a workshop, facility and site-based environments to identify potential issues and problems
Specified testing activities on construction-based equipment both in a workshop, facility and site-based environments that ensure correct and safe functional effectiveness
Produce one-off components against given information and specifications that requires fabrication and welding activities
Repair or modify existing components from construction-based equipment which requires heating, welding and brazing
Install and commission construction-based equipment on site-based environments for operational activities
Basic fault-finding and diagnostic activities on hydraulic, electric, mechanical and pneumatic systems to identify existing problems on construction-based equipment.
Complete organisational reports to confirm and document the work activity that was undertaken and inform employer and clients of work progress and problems encountered.
Source, extract, identify, interpret and apply technical information from workshop-type manuals, given verbal information, organisational and manufacturers’ literature and documentation, both on and off-line
Working activities in compliance with legislation, regulations, best practice and organisational requirements in the construction, industrial, quarrying, hire, port, mining and other allied environments

Your training plan

Training will be delivered by Myerscough College where you will work towards the Level 2 Construction Equipment Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship qualification
Delivery is work-based with college attendance for 5 x two-week blocks over the two years (20 weeks’ attendance in total, there may be an additional 1 or 2 week block in the final year to finish off if required)

More training information

The end point assessment will contain 3 components:

On-line Knowledge Test
Practical Tasks
Professional Interview

There will be 3 levels of achievement: Pass, Merit & Distinction

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

2 other subjects (grade 4-9/C-A*)
English (grade 4-9/C-A*)
Maths (grade 4-9/C-A*)

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

Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Team working
Physical fitness
Interest in engines/mechanics

Other requirements

Driving licence and own vehicle is desirable, however all applications will be considered. The depot location is on a main bus route for the 40 and 41 buses, and within close walking distance to the 42 bus route

About this company

Central Power Services Ltd supplies, installs, maintains and repairs diesel powered generators, from 20kVA to 1250kVA. We have over 35 years experience, serving everyone from private hires to healthcare, factories to festivals. As distributors for leading generator manufacturers, FG Wilson, we offer both off the shelf and bespoke power supply solutions.

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Company benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

After this apprenticeship

You will have the opportunity to proceed on to the Level 3 Construction Equipment Maintenance Mechanic for a further 12 months
On successful completion of the level 3 qualification a permanent position is guaranteed

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE

Employer Services Team

employerenquiries@myerscough.ac.uk

01995 642222

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000328964.

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