Fitter Advanced Apprentice

Konecranes; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Leicester is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity to become a Service Technician. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 GCSEs including Maths and English, and must be willing to climb ladders and work at heights. This program provides full-time training and a pathway to a permanent role, ensuring a bright future in engineering within the company. Successful apprentices have a high rate of securing permanent jobs post-training.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 17 on the first day of the apprenticeship.
• Ability to commute to designated college within one hour.
• Must have a manual driving test passed by the end of the first year.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, service, and upgrade overhead gantry cranes.
• Attend college for full-time training in the first year.
• Undergo on-the-job training in years 2 and 3.

Skills

Climbing ladders and working safely at heights

Basic IT skills

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and a Science

Job description

Overview

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 industry leader. 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, many of whom continue to have long and rewarding careers at senior and global levels.

Apprenticeship Outcomes

• Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacturing
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering
• Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance

Training Structure

Year 1 – full‑time attendance at a local college or training provider (off‑the‑job training).

Years 2 and 3 – day release attendance at college, on‑the‑job training with additional training at our Banbury Centre.

What You Will Learn

• First principles relating to the operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical plant equipment (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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 17‑year‑old entry age on the first day of your apprenticeship (24th August 2026).
• At least 5 GCSEs, including Maths, English, and a Science, with Grade 4/C (or equivalent) or above.
• Ability to climb ladders and work safely at heights.
• Must be able to travel to a designated college in your area, up to an hour away.
• Must live locally/within commuting distance (30 miles) of the branch location.
• Basic IT skills.
• By the end of the first year, must have passed a manual driving test.

Employer Commitment

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment that is free from any form of discrimination.