Apprentice Service Engineer

Torrent Trackside, part of the VP Plc group of companies are looking to recruit Apprentice Fitters at a number of depot locations around the UK. These vacancies offer fantastic career progression for the right candidates. Under guidance, carry out maintenance, service, repairs and modifications to company assets as directed.

• Under guidance, carry out maintenance, service, repairs and modifications to company assets as directed
• Under guidance, assist in keeping the branch/depot backlog of un-serviced equipment
• Assist with ensuring that spares are requested in order to facilitate the speedy repair of equipment
• Ensuring that equipment is presented in line with company procedures and specified quality standards
• Recording repair data by completing all paperwork required, or updating computer managed records

You will be studying towards your Land-based Service Engineer Level 2 (year 1 and 2) and Level 3 (year 3) apprenticeship standard.

• Year 1: Begin with foundational tasks such as machinery inspections, guided by your line manager. You'll spend 16 weeks at Myerscough College in the north-west of England for block release sessions, with travel and accommodation expenses covered.
• Year 2: Expand your skills by diagnosing faults and performing repairs and maintenance on plant machinery. Another 10-week stint at college awaits, requiring temporary relocation.
• Year 3: Take on increased responsibilities, including advising on machinery repairs for customers and diagnosing complex faults. Again, you'll spend 10 weeks at college, away from home.