Service Engineers apprentice at Elavation

ELAVATION LTD

Towcester (NN12 8FS)

Closes in 3 days (Sunday 24 August 2025)

Posted on 21 August 2025

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Summary

Workshop Based Engineers visit client or remote locations to resolve or perform maintenance functions; Assessing, installing and fixing equipment or machinery.  Also responsible for assembling equipment, calibrating machinery, meeting with clients and suppliers, testing equipment, training and supporting other Engineers.

Wage

£16,881.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday Shifts to be confirmed

42 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 25 August 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

There will also be Yard based duties that will need to be carried out as per management instruction.

Key Responsibilities Workshop Based Engineers:

  • Review and fault find each machine at set times, to avoid major problems in the future
  • Be well versed with the User Manual
  • Have all latest equipment to be used to repair the machine
  • Make a detailed report on what changes have been made and when the next service is to be scheduled
  • Order parts that need replacement in advance, so the work does not prevent machines going back out on hire
  • Machines have to be serviced and repaired where necessary and quickly
  • Work in a team so that servicing and repairs can be achieved within tight deadlines
  • Plan the servicing work in advance so the output of the factory is not affected
  • Delegate work amongst each other so that the work can be conducted at a fast pace
  • Produce reports on the work that is done on each machine
  • Ensure that any parts that need replacing are available in stock
  • Where possible improve the performance of the machine
  • Conduct safety checks on all the machines or it could prove to be dangerous for the workers working on them
  • Maintain an inventory of equipment required for the repair work
  • Have a good working knowledge of all the latest machinery that is available in the market
  • Have a hands-on approach in effecting repairs to machinery, sourcing cost effective parts and supplies as necessary
  • Inspect all the machines and make reports for the management on new machine requirements
  • Effect repairs to mailing machines and associated equipment where necessary
  • Maintain, support and service any piece of production associated equipment
  • Continual improvement of own skills through training and knowledge sharing

Maintenance & Repairs: Learn to inspect, service, and repair plant machinery such as excavators, dumpers, cranes, and generators.

Diagnostics: Assist in identifying mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults.

Workshop Duties: Support the team in assembling, dismantling, and modifying mechanical systems.

Record Keeping: Help document service and repair work using digital or paper-based systems.

Health & Safety: Follow safety protocols, wear PPE, and report hazards or incidents.

Parts & Inventory: Learn to request and manage parts for repairs and maintenance.

Where you'll work

Silverstone Fields Farm, Towcester Road
Towcester
NN12 8FS

Training

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

Training provider

THE WKCIC GROUP

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

Engineering technician (Level 3)

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • IT skills

Other requirements

Must have own transport

About this employer

Elavation Platforms & Training was formed in 2004, a family business which has now grown from a team of 4 to a team of 30 and still growing. Our ethos and core values still remain the same, to provide a bespoke, committed and quality hire service within the powered access industry to our customers.

After this apprenticeship

  • Possibility for permanent position upon completion of apprenticeship

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE WKCIC GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000334655.

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Closes in 3 days (Sunday 24 August 2025)

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