Field Service Engineering Apprentice
CLARKE ENERGY LIMITED
Clarke Energy (SG1 1AB)
Closes in 4 days (Sunday 14 June 2026)
Posted on 5 June 2026
Contents
Summary
Are you looking for a career in engineering? As a Field Service Engineer with Clarke Energy, you will work alongside experienced Engineers, to develop the mechanical, electrical and diagnostic skills, needed to maintain gas engines and generator sets across a wide range of customer sites.
- Wage
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£25,147 a year
- Training course
- Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm (1 hour unpaid lunch break).
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 20 July 2026
- Duration
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4 years 1 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
Clarke Energy are committed to developing the next generation of engineering talent. As a global leader in gas fuelled power generation and a trusted part of the Rehlko company, they deliver high efficiency, low emission energy solutions to customers across the globe. Their success is driven by the expertise, dedication and continued development of their people, who remain at the heart of everything they do.
This structured four-year programme is designed to provide a strong foundation in engineering by combining hands on technical training with academic study. You will work closely with experienced Field Service Engineers, gaining practical experience and developing the mechanical, electrical and diagnostic skills required to maintain gas engines and generator sets across a diverse range of customer sites. This role offers exposure to real working environments, enabling you to build confidence and competence in a highly specialised field.
Throughout the programme, you will gain valuable real world experience alongside industry recognised qualifications, setting you on the path to a rewarding and long term career in engineering. You will have the opportunity to learn from skilled engineers and dedicated mentors while working within a supportive, inclusive and safety focused culture. Clarke Energy offers excellent training and career progression opportunities, as well as the chance to work with cutting edge technology that supports sustainable power solutions within a leading global energy engineering business.
Where you'll work
Clarke Energy
SG1 1AB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Training course
Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
- Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
- Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
- Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
- Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
- Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
- Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
- Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
- Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
- Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
- Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
- Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
- Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
- Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
- Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
- Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
- Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
- Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
- Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
- Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
- Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
- Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
- Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
- Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
- Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.
- Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
- Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
- Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
- Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
- Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
- Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
- Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
- Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
- Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
- Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
- Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
- Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
- Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
- Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
- Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
- Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
- Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
- Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
- Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
- Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
- Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
- Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
- Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
- Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
- Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.
Training schedule
- Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Science (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
- English (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Motivated and eager to learn
- Problem solving skills
Other requirements
This role involves driving and the area you will cover is from Peterborough to Stevenage. This is an intense apprenticeship which will ensure you are not just qualified through college but also to Clarke Energy standards.
Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team if they meet the initial criteria as part of the recruitment process. Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.
About this employer
Clarke Energy provides distributed power plant solutions with market leading engineering, installation and maintenance support.
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, there may be opportunities for long term career progression within Clarke Energy.
This role offers the opportunity to work with a leading global energy engineering company while gaining valuable insight from experienced engineers and mentors.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Ramona Stevens
jobenquiries@justapply.co.uk
01234 291000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034963.
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Closes in 4 days (Sunday 14 June 2026)
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