APPRENTICE FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER

AIRIA COMPRESSED AIR SOLUTIONS LIMITED

HAMPSHIRE (SO51 9DG)

Closes on Friday 31 July 2026

Posted on 3 March 2026

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Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Field Service Engineer to join our team in the niche industry of compressed air! Maintaining the safety, integrity and effective operation of plant & equipment in industries that are part of the national infrastructure engineering sector. 

Wage

£15,311.40 to £24,761.88, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Overtime payable in addition to Salary.

 

Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 17:00 Friday 08:00 - 15:30 Overtime is expected before and after given times dependent on jobs booked.

39 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years

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

  • You will be working towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification, initially on block release then moving on to day release
  • You will be mentored by experienced Field Service Engineers, installing, servicing, and repairing a wide variety of compressed air, vacuum and nitrogen equipment throughout the south of the UK
  • You will develop an understanding of engineering; electrical and mechanical
  • You will develop specialist skills relevant to compressed air, vacuum and nitrogen equipment
  • You will develop an understanding of office operations (quoting, stock, invoicing etc).

Where you'll work

UNIT B4 THE PREMIER CENTRE
ABBEY PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 9DG

Training

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

Training provider

SOUTHAMPTON ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED (THE)

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

  • Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will hold a Level 3 Apprenticeship Qualification (Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician, Level 3 (A level)
  • During your 1st year, you will attend SETA's Apprenticeship Centre in Southampton on a block release
  • Following the above, you will then attend SETA one day a week until completion of the qualification
  • When you are not at SETA, you will be working throughout the South of the UK with an assigned mentor (Field Service Engineer)

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

Other requirements

Travel to and from SETA's Training Centre in Southampton and Company premises.

About this employer

Airia Compressed Air Solutions are the South's leading independent air compressor company with over 150 years of combined industry experience. We are proud to be an authorised premier distributor for Atlas Copco & supply a wide range of energy-efficient industrial air compressors, vacuum pumps, nitrogen generators, quality air products and spare parts.

http://www.airia.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Onsite gym.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion, you will progress to the role of Field Service Engineer. You will be issued with a company vehicle and travel throughout the South of the UK, installing, servicing, and repairing compressed air, vacuum and nitrogen equipment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

AIRIA COMPRESSED AIR SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Carl Langran

carl@airia.co.uk

01794 519900

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018759.

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Closes on Friday 31 July 2026