Apprentice Field Service Engineer
ALLSEBROOK PUMPS LIMITED
Witney (OX29 9NQ)
Closes on Sunday 22 February 2026
Posted on 12 January 2026
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Summary
We are looking for an Apprentice Field Service Engineer to join our friendly team and learn to work on a range of pumps and equipment.
Come and join our growing company Allsebrook Pumps, based in Field Assarts, near Witney. We supply, install, maintain, commission, and repair a wide range of pumps and associated equipment.
- Wage
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£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
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£8 p/h from April 2026
Pay will increase inline with government guidance on apprenticeship salaries
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 08:30 – 16:30.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 July 2026
- Duration
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1 year 4 months
- Positions available
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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
This role will involve identifying faults, developing troubleshooting skills and learning pump diagnostic techniques.
Over the course of the apprenticeship, you will be supported to learn to:
- Work across various responsibilities while strengthening the fundamental skills central to your role.
- Check the day’s job schedule with your supervisor or lead engineer. Gather required tools, equipment, and materials.
- Support a qualified engineer with maintenance, repairs, diagnostics, and installations. Observe techniques and ask questions to build understanding of the role.
- Carry out basic tasks independently under supervision. Assist with fault‑finding and troubleshooting, Help install, service, or repair equipment.
- Travel as required, using the company van or designated transport, to attend call-outs and carry out service, maintenance, fault‑finding, repair and installation work on pumps and associated mechanical equipment.
- Complete job reports online, upload photos of the work carried out, and provide a brief summary detailing all equipment used.
- Use manuals if necessary for new equipment.
- Work as part of a team and independently.
- Engage positively with all parts of the apprenticeship, including all work required at college to complete qualifications.
Where you'll work
The Ridings
Field Assarts
Witney
OX29 9NQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
The training for this apprenticeship will take place at Abingdon & Witney College on Abingdon Campus (OX14 1GG).
Duration:
13 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:
- Work-based training with your employer.
- Day release during term time (approximately 2 days a week for 1 year).
- Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being.
- Apprentices will need to complete a minimum of 300 hours of off-the-job training during their apprenticeship.
Qualifications included:
- Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills).
- Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge).
- Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship.
End Point Assessment:
- Practical assessment.
- Professional discussion.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Interest in mechanical systems
- Working to deadlines
- Remaining calm under pressure
- Working to high standards
- Demonstrate company ethos
- Awareness of Health and Safety
Other requirements
Please note, this role will be based in a rural and remote location with no public transport links available. Due to this the applicant will require their own transport to commute to and from the workplace.
As part of this role, you'll sometimes be working on pumps and systems connected to wastewater networks. This means you may occasionally be working in environments where raw sewage is present. Full training, protective clothing, and safety equipment are provided to ensure you can carry out the work safely and with confidence. The ideal candidate will be keen to learn and gain experience to work on a wide range of equipment from domestic pumps to specialist systems. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to identify faults, as the role requires developing strong troubleshooting skills, learning pump diagnostic techniques, and completing tasks with professionalism, openly and confidently with appropriate guidance and support.
Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to complete a series of initial assessments, essential paperwork, and a phone interview to find out more about the apprenticeship process and training. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support please call us on 01235 216 216.
By applying for this vacancy you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible. The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £7.55 per hour from April 2025. This applies to 16 - 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training.
About this employer
Allsebrook Pumps is a specialist in the supply and installation, maintenance, commissioning and repairs of pumps and associated equipment for private, commercial and rail companies. Following the success of our last apprentice placement we are now in a position to provide an additional apprenticeship to learn to work on a range of pumps and equipment.
After this apprenticeship
- Continue professional development and undertake a Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship.
- Progression to permanent employment within the company and all the associated perks ie. Bonuses etc.
- Our previous apprentice successfully completed their training and has progressed to a fully qualified engineer within the business.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008013.
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Closes on Sunday 22 February 2026