Service Centre Technician Apprentice

The working week will be spent working within various sectors throughout our service centre including machining and bench fitting, welding, electrics, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, balancing, assembly & testing. You will be given thorough guidance and training in each of the sectors. Following this your duties will include : 

Cleaning of equipment to service/repair, including jet washing and chemical cleaning.
  Use of technical drawings to assist in disassembly and re-assembly.
  Using a variety of standard hand tools (imperial & metric).
  Using a variety of special tools (imperial & metric).
  Handling medium to heavy duty equipment.
  Operating overhead cranes and lifting equipment.
  Understanding of Health and Safety and correct PPE demand.
  Use of welding equipment (TIG welding training given).
  Assisting with goods in/goods out.
  Effective use of the barcode system.
  Operation of Machinery.

Manufacturing Alfa Laval Parts and equipment using manual and CNC machinery. 

Training:

Your apprenticeship will be led by our training provider SIGTA Ltd who will manage your apprenticeship program through regular visits from your Training Officer. Day release training will be delivered by Farnborough College of Technology and you will be expected to attend once a week for formal education in order to complete the Level 3 Engineering Fitter apprenticeship standard.

Training Outcome:

To become a fully trained and qualified Service Centre Engineer with Alfa Laval.

Employer Description:
Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate products in the areas of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – mainly in energy, the environment, food and the marine industry.

Working Hours :
7.00am - 3.00pm, whilst at the service centre . College hours whilst at college, but in total 37.5 hours per week.

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