Apprentice Generator Engineer[1117773]

Pharos; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Pharos as an Apprentice Generator Engineer in Runcorn, and kickstart your engineering career with a blend of practical experience and academic education. Over 3-4 years, you'll gain skills in power generation while supported by qualified professionals in a dynamic work environment. This role promises substantial learning, a strong work ethic, and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Contributory pension

22 days holiday (increasing to 25 days after year 1)

Extensive development support and opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Good physical health and fitness due to the nature of work.
• Understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance, installation, diagnosis, repair, and testing services.
• Complete practical tasks and assignments related to the apprenticeship.
• Work under supervisor guidance and learn about power generation.

Skills

Keen interest in engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths, English, Science, ICT (grade 9-4 or A*-C)

Job description

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Would you like to become a professional Engineer? Want to continue studying, learning and working towards professional qualifications? Join Pharos Generator Services and you can do both.

Working with our team of Generator Engineers you will develop skills, knowledge and experience across all aspects of Power Generation. Under the supervision of our qualified engineers, you will support a variety of engineering services carried out at our client’s premises or Pharos sites. This is an excellent opportunity continue your learning, gain practical experience and join a growing company.

The role:

Your apprenticeship is made up of learning on the job, attending college and gaining the academic skills to put into practice in your day-to-day job over 3-4 years. The learning programme is made up of modules and you’ll be required to evidence your work against these modules via practical tasks and assignments.

When you’re not at college you will be working with our expert team, gaining first-hand experience across the following power generation tasks: maintenance, installation, diagnosis, repair and testing services across a range of diesel generator sets, switchgear, control systems and associated equipment.

• GCSE Maths, English, Science, ICT with grade 9-4 or A*-C
• Understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace
• Experience in a customer facing role would be beneficial but not crucial

The person:

The Apprentice Generator Engineer must have a keen interest in engineering, a thirst for learning and a strong work ethic to join our Runcorn team. Our team are busy, proactive and professional with experience in offering apprenticeships. We are looking for a good communicator and a natural problem solver with a positive attitude and a growth mindset to invest in.

• Contributory pension
• 22 days holiday (increasing to 25 days after year 1) Plus Bank holidays
• Extensive development support and opportunities

Other requirements:

• Good physical health and fitness due to the nature of the work which will include lifting
• Ability to travel when needed
• Full UK driving licence
• Out of hours working and on call service when qualified
• Able to work overtime when necessary

Information:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: TBC

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Runcorn, Cheshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

In your application please confirm:

• Do you have a full UK driving licence?
• Are you able to start on or before 1st September 2025?
• What can you tell us about diesel generators?
• Why do you want to work for Pharos and be a Generator engineer?