Heavy Plant Service Apprentice

Join us as Service Apprentice and take your first step into a rewarding career in engineering. We’re looking for individuals who are motivated, curious, and passionate about developing their skills within the heavy plant industry. No previous
experience is required — just a willingness to learn, work hard, and grow within a team of experienced professionals.

Job Description:

You must have a driving license and to have held this for a minimum of 1 year.

We offer a 2 year Apprenticeship, depending on recognised prior learning, where you will be supported to work alongside our workshop engineers to carry out planned service work only. Your apprenticeship will focus exclusively on machine servicing and preventative maintenance activities.

You will attend training blocks at 2 years, leading to an SVQ Level 2 SCQF 5 Plant Mechanic qualification. The training is carried out at NCCS, Inchinnan. Some of the course work is contracted out to West College Scotland Paisley.

CIthroughout 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.

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

What you can expect:
During your apprenticeship you will develop skills in fundamentals, maintenance, and repair.
Carry out planned maintenance and servicing activities.
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:

Scotland applicants - hold qualifications in both English and Maths at National (N5) Grade 5 or above.

You must be aged 16+ and have the right to live and work in the UK or Ireland.

You must have a driving license and to have held this for a minimum of 1 year