Apprenticeship · Level 3
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Apprentice Industrial Door Service Engineer - Reading

Konecranes
£18,515.64 a year
Thornbury

Expected closing date: Sunday, 31 January 2027

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a 3-year Advanced Level Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) with Konecranes.
  • Earn £18,515.64 per year while learning to repair, maintain, and fault-find industrial doors.
  • Gain qualifications including a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering.
  • Applications close on 2027-01-31 for a start date of 2027-08-23.

About the Role

This is a 3-year apprenticeship to become an Industrial Door Service Engineer.

What You'll Do

Your duties will include:

  • Repair of industrial doors
  • Maintenance and servicing of industrial doors
  • Fault finding (electrical and mechanical)
  • Identification and replacement of faulty parts (electrical and mechanical)

You will need to be able to work at heights and be a team player. Health and safety are paramount in this role, requiring utmost attention to detail.

Training

  • Year 1: Off-the-job training at a local college and branch visits during holidays.
  • Years 2 & 3: On-the-job training in the field.

What You'll Learn

  • First principles of electrical and mechanical plant equipment (motors, switchgear, pumps, valves, etc.).
  • Relevant industry health and safety standards, regulations, and environmental requirements.
  • Planned, unplanned, and preventative maintenance practices.
  • Relevant engineering theories and principles for a Service Technician.

Qualifications Gained

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

What Happens Next

Upon qualification as a Service Technician, you may have opportunities to specialise in areas such as modernisations, waste to energy, and projects.

Skills Required

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness

Entry Requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) - essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) - essential
  • GCSE Sciences (grade 4) - essential

Key Details

  • Wage: £18,515.64 a year
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday
  • Hours: 39 hours per week
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Start Date: 2027-08-23
  • Closing Date: 2027-01-31
  • Apprenticeship Standard: Engineering maintenance technician - dual discipline (level 3)
  • Training Provider: SOUTHAMPTON ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED (THE)