Apprentice Engineer Ashby De La Zouch

Working as part of a team your will assist in the repair, maintenance and practice service of our customers cranes. The successful applicant will need to able to work at heights, as this is a natural part of the servicing, and must also be the type of person willing to work within a team. You will be carrying out inspections of the cranes as well as carrying out maintenance and repairs.

Health and safety plays a key role in our industry, and we expect all of our apprentices to achieve the utmost attention to detail in this area.

Working in this industry is very rewarding although it is at times very intense and demanding of the individual.

Training:

In your first year you will attend a local college for off-the-job training, you’ll also attend your local branch during holidays to help gain further understanding of our business and the nature of the work carried out.

In your 2nd and 3rd year you’ll gain on-the-job training in the field. 

What will you learn?

First principles relating to the operation and maintenance of appropriate electrical and mechanical plant equipment, such as motors, switchgear, cables & conductors, pumps, valves, gearboxes, pipework, integrated electromechanical power and control systems Relevant industry health and safety standards, regulations, and environmental and regulatory requirements Planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance and operational practices, processes and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment The relevant engineering including electrical theories and principles relative to the role of a Service Technician

On the completion of your apprenticeship, you will have achieved:

Advanced Level Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance

Training Outcome:
Once qualified as a Service Technician, you may wish to look at specialising in one of the other sectors such as modernisations, waste to energy and projects

Employer Description:
Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Physical fitness