Field Service Apprentice: Mechanical Maintenance Tech

Mitsubishi Power EMEA; Leeds; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Power EMEA is offering an Apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance within our Field Service team in the UK. You will combine structured study with practical, hands-on maintenance of gas and steam turbines and associated equipment at customer sites.

You will progress through the Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician (Single Discipline) Advanced Apprenticeship, working with experienced engineers and learning to carry out fitting, measurement, fault finding and turbine blades work

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in mechanical engineering, maintenance and hands-on technical work.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grades 9-4 or A*-C), or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills.
• A practical, methodical approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and following instructions and procedures.
• Reliability, integrity and the ability to work constructively as part of a team.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to ask questions when unsure.
• Flexibility to work at customer sites and travel (including Overseas) as required by the role.
• Previous engineering study, practical experience or a relevant Level 2 qualification would be helpful, but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support planned maintenance and outage work on gas turbines, steam turbines, valves and related equipment.
• Assist with the safe disassembly, inspection, repair and reassembly of mechanical equipment.
• Learn to use engineering tools, drawings, specifications and maintenance documentation correctly.
• Develop practical fitting, measurement, fault-finding and turbine-blading skills under appropriate supervision.
• Follow Mitsubishi Power procedures, quality standards, site rules and safe systems of work.
• Record work accurately and raise concerns, defects or unsafe conditions promptly.
• Work positively with colleagues, customers, contractors and local site teams.
• Travel to customer sites in the UK and, as your capability develops, potentially elsewhere in Europe and internationally.

Skills

Mechanical engineering interest

Hands-on technical work

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Safety orientation

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Level 2 qualification helpful

Job description

Mitsubishi Power EMEA is offering an Apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance within our Field Service team in the UK. You will combine structured study with practical, hands-on maintenance of gas and steam turbines and associated equipment at customer sites.

You will progress through the Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician (Single Discipline) Advanced Apprenticeship, working with experienced engineers and learning to carry out fitting, measurement, fault finding and turbine blades work