Job Title: Apprentice Service Engineer
Function: Service
Reporting to: Area Service Manager
Scope: Clarke Energy Ltd
Location: Midlands. Some UK travel required.
Job Purpose: To train to be a Field Service Engineer by completing a 4 year apprentice.
Majority of time spent: Undertaking tasks set by the Area Manager and/or Field Service Engineers.
Responsibilities:
- Follow the direction of the Area Service Manager/ Field Service Engineer in order to learn about the operation and maintenance of gas fuelled engine and generator sets.
- Undertake, as directed and under supervision when necessary, the day-to-day servicing, fault finding stripping down and rebuilding of engines and ancillary equipment.
- Under the supervision and direction of a Field Service Engineer respond to call-outs for mechanical and electrical breakdowns as required.
- Assist the Area Service Manager and Field Service Engineers to promote the professionalism of Clarke Energy by dealing with customers in a polite and friendly manner and by maintaining a high level of site house- keeping and personal presentation.
- Undertake all other tasks and activities necessary to develop the on-the-jobs skills required of a Field Service Engineer within Clarke Energy.
- Attend College and complete all work in accordance with the course timetable and as necessary to successfully complete the Apprenticeship within the 4 year framework.
- Observe and follow Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and regulations at all times.
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills:
- As required by the Apprenticeship.
- Good IT skills.
Personal attributes/skills:
This requires the job holder to demonstrate that they are:
- Trustworthy
- Reliable
- Hardworking
- Keen to learn
- Committed to attending college and completing work on time..
In addition it is important that they also demonstrate that they:
- Responds well to instruction and feedback.
- Are flexible and adaptable – does whatever needs to be done.
- Work well in a team.
- Are friendly, polite and professional when dealing with customers and colleagues.
- Able to organise own time and tasks.
Essential:
- A minimum of 5 GCSE’s at grades A-C, to include Maths, English and Science, or equivalent.
- Willing to travel and work unsociable hours, away from home when required.
- Interest in Engineering demonstrated through work experience and/or hobbies.
- Good IT skills
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Undertaking driving lessons
Desirable:
- Undertaken a placement in an Engineering environment while at school.
- Full UK Driving license.