Konecranes
Apprentice Engineer

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Company Description At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work. Job Description Work That Matters. Starting salary £17,968.08 Do you have a head for heights? Does the idea of maintaining seriously large cranes give you a thrill? Joining a friendly, inclusive, and highly skilled team, you will learn how to maintain, repair, service, and upgrade our customers' overhead gantry cranes. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your engineering career with great prospects, working for a global company and market leader in our industry. On completing your apprenticeship, you will secure a full-time permanent position as a Service Technician here at Konecranes. 100% of our UK Apprentices have gained permanent employment in Konecranes, after they have completed our Apprentice Programme, many of which continue to have long and rewarding careers at a variety of senior and global levels. On the completion of your apprenticeship, you will have achieved*: SVQ PERFORMING ENGINEERING OPERATIONS LEVEL 2 (ELECTRICAL) (SCQF LEVEL 5) NC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (SCQF LEVEL 5) FT Diploma in Engineering SCQF Level 7 (Asset Lifecycle and Maintenance) What will you be doing? Year 1 – full time attendance at a local college or training provider (off the job training) Year 2 and 3 (on the job training with additional training at our Banbury Centre). What will you learn? First principles relating to the operation and maintenance of appropriate electrical and mechanical plant equipment, such as motors, switchgear, cables & conductors, pumps, valves, gearboxes, pipework, integrated electromechanical power, and control systems. Relevant industry health and safety standards, regulations, and environmental and regulatory requirements Planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance and operational practices, processes and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment. The relevant engineering including electrical theories and principles relative to the role of a Service Technician *Or equivalent qualifications depending on the course the training provider or college offers. Qualifications Entry requirements Minimum 17 years old entry age on the first day of your apprenticeship, 24th August 2026 A minimum of 5 X Scottish National 5, grade C (or equivalent) or above including the following subjects – Maths, English and a Science Able to climb ladders and work at heights. You must be able to travel to a designated college in your area, this can be up to an hour away. You must live local/within commuting distance (30 miles) of the Branch location. IT skills By the end of the first year of your apprenticeship, you must have passed your driving test (manual test) Additional Information We offer: Starting salary £17,968.08 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Contributory pension scheme - when reaching the auto-enrolment critieria Retail, leisure and travel discounts Employee assistance programme
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