Apprentice Technician

GK Brand, Inc. Brand Real; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company offers an exciting apprenticeship as a Service Technician, focusing on the maintenance and repair of overhead gantry cranes. Successful candidates can expect a secure full-time role post-apprenticeship, along with valuable qualifications and career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 17 on the first day of apprenticeship.
• 5 x National 4/5 with Grade 4/C in Maths, English, and a Science.
• Passed driving test by end of first apprenticeship year.

Responsibilities

• Attend local college for off-the-job training during the first year.
• Engage in on-the-job training during years 2 and 3.
• Learn operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment.

Skills

IT skills

Climbing ladders and working at heights

Education

Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacturing

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance

Job 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.

Starting salary £17,278.56

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*:

• Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacturing
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering
• Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering 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 day release attendance at college, (on the job training with additional training at our Banbury Centre in Oxfordshire).
  
  

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 college provides.
  
  

Entry Requirements

• Minimum 17 years old entry age on the first day of your apprenticeship (late August/early September 2025)
• A minimum of 5 x National 4/5 and have Grade4/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.
• You must live local/within commuting distance (30 miles) of the Aberdeen branch location, postcode AB12 4XX.
• IT skills
• By the end of the first year of your apprenticeship, you must have passed your driving test.
  
  

Closing date for applications 13th July 2025

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