Service Engineering Apprentice - Diperk - Peterborough Workshop

Start your engineering career with DiPerk Power Solutions, the UK & Ireland’s only authorised Perkins engine distributor.

As part of the Finning Group, the world’s largest Caterpillar dealer, you’ll gain the stability, resources and safety culture of a major global organisation while training inside a specialist engineering business that operates with a strong sense of independence.

At DiPerk, you’ll help support customers across construction, agriculture, industrial and power generation sectors by working on the full range of Perkins diesel engines, from routine servicing to diagnostics, overhauls and repair.

We offer a 4-year Apprenticeship as an Engineering Technician where you will be supported to work alongside our Workshop Engineers to
carry out planned and unplanned maintenance, inspections, diagnostics and rebuilds on Caterpillar equipment.

What you can expect:
During the first two years of the apprenticeship, you will develop skills in fundamentals, maintenance, and repair. The final two years will allow you to develop advanced diagnostic skills and repair techniques to
include but not limited to:

Undertake, overhaul, repair, or refurbishment work on Caterpillar equipment Carry out standard diagnostic tests on Caterpillar components Carry out planned maintenance and general repairs Complete commercial assessments and field inspections Check and record all parts and materials required for preparation work

Essential Skills:

Ability to communicate with customers in writing, over the phone and face-to-face Motivated to solve engineering problems Passionate about starting a career within the Engineering sector A flexible approach to work and learning Team player Embracing all regardless of their background or diversity (inclusive)

Education:

England, Wales & NI applicants- GCSE’s or equivalent in English and maths grades A-C or the numbered equivalent (9am- 4pm) ROI applicants- Hold qualifications in both English and Maths at Irish Leaving Certificate graded Ordinary 1- 4 or graded higher 1-7 Scotland applicants- hold qualifications in both English and maths at National (N5) Grade 5 or above

Finning is a Disability Confident Employer, and we welcome applications from people who regard themselves as disabled.
Regardless of your background or diversity we recruit on merit and encourage applications from all people in society. We do however have an under-representation of women in Engineering and would welcome
applications from people who identify as women.

As well as the exciting opportunity to train with us you will receive:

Use of laptop and mobile phone 25 days annual leave per year Healthcare cash plan (company paid) Life assurance of three times your basic salary Access to our free employee assistance programme – This is provided 7 days a week all year round which provides services and support for you and your family members in relation
to any issues that may be affecting you in your professional or personal life

Training:

You will attend training blocks at Finning’s Training Academy in Cannock throughout your apprenticeship to gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours for your apprenticeship standard. These blocks can be 1,2,4 or 6 weeks long. You will then apply those new knowledge and skills in your branch workplace. (All hotel/travel costs are covered by Finning UK & I).

Apprenticeship duration can be reduced for applicants with recognised prior learning in the industry sector. This will be determined during the initial assessment process.

You can find out more about our apprenticeship scheme and about what our current apprentices say by visiting this page:

https://www.finning.com/en_ GB/company/careers/ourpeople/apprenticeship.html

Training Outcome:

At the end of our Apprenticeship you will be a Level 3 Caterpillar qualified engineer. You can then expect to be offered further training and development with Finning.

You can find out more about our apprenticeship scheme and about what our current apprentices say by visiting this page:

https://www.finning.com/en_GB/company/careers/our-people/apprenticeship.html

Employer Description:
Finning is the UK and Ireland distributor for the world-renowned Caterpillar products with over 80 years of industry leading achievement. We believe that our people are the heart and soul of our company and fundamental to our success. Apart from the satisfaction of working with a brand leader we offer an attractive all round package including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare, share scheme and various flexible benefits. https://www.finning.com/en_GB/company/careers/our-people/apprenticeship.html (opens in new tab) Disability Confident A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions. You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday 8am to 5pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working