Apprentice Field Service Engineer

MATTHEWS ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED

CHESHIRE (SK14 4NL)

Closes in 14 days (Friday 14 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 October 2025

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Summary

Join Environmental Combustion Technologies Ltd as an Apprentice Engineer and gain hands-on experience in advanced combustion systems. Work on real projects in engineering and manufacturing, contributing to sustainable solutions in cremation, incineration, and waste-to-energy.

Wage

£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Wage will be increased after 6 months

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

39 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 25 November 2025

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

Responsible for the commissioning, service, and maintenance of a range of waste incineration, human cremation, and pet cremation equipment.

Installations can range from a simple, small-scale incineration unit featuring diesel-fueled package burners and relay logic control panel, to large scale fully automated systems utilising natural gas-fueled burners, a range of electromechanical components, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC-based control systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Include the following; other duties may be assigned
  • Carry out commissioning of equipment including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and operator training
  • Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance activities as defined by the equipment O&M manuals
  • Respond to emergency callouts to fault find and carry out reactive maintenance activities to bring the installation back to full operation efficiently
  • Carry out upgrade works as required to ensure installations remain in full operational condition and in line with current technology/legislation etc.
  • Liaise with the stores department to ensure all equipment required for each particular job is available for the scheduled visit
  • Complete all necessary documentation associated with service activities including but not limited to Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Permits to Work
  • Assist with the generation, and ongoing development of departmental documentation such as service sheets, site spares lists etc. in line with the company's policy of continuous improvement
  • Ensure that all clients are actively informed of work progression, as required, communicate with clients to build relationships and ensure a quality of customer service
  • Complete all documentation required to evidence the visit and liaise with Service Management to ensure that clients are appropriately charged for work undertaken
  • Ensure that company vehicle, tools and van stock are maintained as required
  • Promote the sales of maintenance agreements, spares, upgrades and consumables
  • Look for new sales opportunities and liaise with wider business to ensure we are positioned correctly to exploit such opportunities
  • Due to the nature of some of the projects the applicant must have a flexible approach to work requirements and hours of work
  • Additional duties as assigned

Where you'll work

UNIT 2 & 3
HYDE POINT DUNKIRK LANE
HYDE
CHESHIRE
SK14 4NL

Training

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

Training provider

TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED

Training course

Engineering maintenance technician - dual discipline (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Review and use information. For example, work instructions, drawings, design specifications, and plant configurations.
  • Use planning, prioritising, organising, and time management techniques to plan tasks.
  • Identify and organise resources to complete tasks. For example, consumables.
  • Respond and adapt to work demands. For example, adapt working methods to reflect changes in working environment, re-prioritise workloads to react to breakdowns and fault scenarios.
  • Identify equipment to work on. Check plant configuration is as defined.
  • Prepare the work area for maintenance tasks.
  • Identify environmental and health and safety hazards and risks and apply control measures.
  • Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, signage and barriers, working at height, confined spaces, and COSHH.
  • Follow security procedures. For example, site access, document classification, and securing assets.
  • Follow emergency incident and response procedures.
  • Apply sustainability principles. For example, minimising waste.
  • Segregate items for reuse, recycling, and waste.
  • Use mathematical principles and formulae to support engineering maintenance.
  • Apply engineering maintenance standards and procedures.
  • Apply foreign material exclusion procedures.
  • Follow maintenance tools and equipment control procedures. For example, handling and storage.
  • Reinstate the work area.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate with others to give and receive information. For example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
  • Record information.
  • Produce or amend documents. For example, handover notes and reports.
  • Identify and highlight issues (red pen), with technical drawings.
  • Use digital and information technology. For example, databases, data sharing platforms, email, management information systems, and word processing. Follow cyber security and GDPR requirements.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques to identify improvement suggestions.
  • Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Confirm safe electrical isolation lockout tagout method has been applied and test for dead.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Select, check, and use electrical maintenance tools, measurement, and test equipment. Select, check, and use control and instrumentation maintenance tools, measurement, and test equipment.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Use electrical diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques. Use control and instrumentation diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Apply problem solving and critical reasoning techniques.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Inspect and test electrical aspects of plant. For example, visual checks, insulation and continuity checks, thermographic surveys, and voltage levels.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Remove and replace electrical parts.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Prepare and terminate electrical cables.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Set up and adjust electrical aspects of plant.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Clean parts. For example, removal of dust and debris.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Conduct and confirm electrical and connected services isolation and deisolation.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Conduct functional testing.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Inspect and test control and instrumentation systems.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Check calibration and make adjustments.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Check loop function.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Set up and adjust control and instrumentation systems.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Remove and replace instruments and sensors.
  • Electrical and control and instrumentation. Re-connect instrumentation power supply, cables, pipework, and services.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Confirm safe electrical isolation lockout tagout method has been applied and test for dead.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Conduct and confirm electrical and connected services isolation and deisolation.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Select, check, and use electrical and mechanical maintenance tools, measurement, and test equipment.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Use electrical and mechanical diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Apply problem solving and critical reasoning techniques.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Inspect and test electrical aspects of plant. For example, visual checks, insulation and continuity checks, thermographic surveys, and voltage levels.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Remove and replace electrical parts.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Prepare and terminate electrical cables.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Set up, align, and adjust electrical aspects of plant.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Clean parts. For example, removal of dust and debris.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Conduct functional testing.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Check condition and operation of mechanical aspects of plant and equipment. For example, pumps.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Remove and replace mechanical parts.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Examine mechanical parts for defects. For example, pump seals.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Set up, align, and adjust mechanical aspects of plant.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Lubricate mechanical assemblies.
  • Electrical and mechanical. Apply bench fitting techniques.
  • Review and use information. For example, work instructions, drawings, design specifications, and plant configurations.
  • Use planning, prioritising, organising, and time management techniques to plan tasks.
  • Identify and organise resources to complete tasks. For example, consumables.
  • Respond and adapt to work demands. For example, adapt working methods to reflect changes in working environment, re-prioritise workloads to react to breakdowns and fault scenarios.
  • Identify equipment to work on. Check plant configuration is as defined.
  • Prepare the work area for maintenance tasks.
  • Identify environmental and health and safety hazards and risks and apply control measures.
  • Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, signage and barriers, working at height, confined spaces, and COSHH.
  • Follow security procedures. For example, site access, document classification, and securing assets.
  • Follow emergency incident and response procedures.
  • Apply sustainability principles. For example, minimising waste.
  • Segregate items for reuse, recycling, and waste.
  • Use mathematical principles and formulae to support engineering maintenance.
  • Apply engineering maintenance standards and procedures.
  • Apply foreign material exclusion procedures.
  • Follow maintenance tools and equipment control procedures. For example, handling and storage.
  • Reinstate the work area.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate with others to give and receive information. For example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
  • Record information.
  • Produce or amend documents. For example, handover notes and reports.
  • Identify and highlight issues (red pen), with technical drawings.
  • Use digital and information technology. For example, databases, data sharing platforms, email, management information systems, and word processing. Follow cyber security and GDPR requirements.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques to identify improvement suggestions.
  • Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.

Training schedule

  • Gain hands-on experience in maintaining, servicing, and repairing engineering systems through the Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
  • Delivered via day release at Total People's state-of-the-art Engineering Training Centre in South Manchester (M22 9UH), this programme blends practical learning with technical knowledge. Apprentices develop core skills in fault-finding, inspection, and preventative maintenance, while specialising in either electrical or mechanical disciplines
  • Off-the-job training is a key component, ensuring learners build competence and confidence in a real-world setting

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Mathematics (grade 4)

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

Skills

  • Analytical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Initiative
  • Logical
  • Organisation skills
  • Physical fitness
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

* Driving licence - full * Adaptable in a fast-paced environment * Ability to work collaboratively across departments * Commitment to long-term development and progression * Interest in combustion systems, sustainability, or engineering * Willingness to travel or work across multiple locations

About this employer

Environment Combustion Systems.

After this apprenticeship

  • Upon completion of your Engineering apprenticeship, you'll be equipped with industry-recognised skills, hands-on experience, and a strong foundation in combustion technologies
  • You'll be ready to take on advanced roles in engineering, contribute to innovative projects, and grow within a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and technical excellence

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000348929.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 14 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

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