Graduate Field Service Engineer

Alfa Laval; Camberley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is looking for an Apprentice Field Service Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will undertake a Level 6 Control Systems Engineer degree apprenticeship, gaining valuable experience in maintenance and commissioning across various industries. This role promises hands-on learning and professional growth as you work alongside experienced engineers and train at the AMRC Training Centre.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and precision in work.
• Flexible and cooperative attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Aptitude to develop and gain new skills.

Responsibilities

• Shadow engineers and maintain, repair, install/commission products.
• Conduct health and safety audits and risk assessments.
• Support improved customer satisfaction through interaction.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good teamwork skills

Good time management skills

Ability working on systems/IT

Full driving license

Job description

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

Alfa Laval UK Limited are looking for an Apprentice Field Service Engineer to complete a Level 6 Control Systems Engineer degreeapprenticeship and join their team. The successful candidate will become a skilled Engineer with the potential to become a commissioning engineer in the Field working on numerous customer sites throughout the UK&I. The role will cover the whole of the UK, with the candidate's main base being in Sheffield and its surroundings.

Role & responsibilities:

• Shadow established engineers through one-to-one mentoring and coaching activities on our range of products High Speed Separators (HSS), Heat Exchangers (HEX) and Decanters (DEC)
• Maintain, repair, install/commissioning at our customer sites across a variety of industries including Marine, Energy and Food and Water (including waste water)
• To show qualities around the Alfa Laval values: Teamplay, Exploration, Dedication and Respect
• Support improved ‘customer satisfaction’ through improved action and interaction
• Be ready to pass on knowledge to others, including the next cohort of future apprentices
• Update the systems to reflect work completed and being mindful of potential sales leads

Health & Safety

• H&S is the number one priority for our employees, therefore, ensuring compliance with all personal obligations under Health & Safety legislation and adherence to Company H&S policies and procedures is essential
• Abide by site H&S policies and procedures, with special consideration for safe systems of work and practices
• Conduct equipment checks, safety audits, risk assessments (RAMS) and safety tours
• Review, report and investigate any incident including near misses or any unsafe situation immediately to H&S advisor & via our safety app, and take corrective action to prevent reoccurrence
• To promote an environment of continuous improvement

Skills required:

• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Good time management skills
• Good ability working on systems/IT
• Full driving licence

Personal qualities the candidate must have:

• Excellent attention to detail and precision in work
• Flexible and cooperative attitude combined with a strong work ethic
• Aptitude and attitude to develop and gain new skills
• Capable of working on your own initiative as well as part of a close team
• Display a ‘can do’ attitude

Things to consider:

During the first year you will be required to attend the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield, full time, for an initial block of study until June 2026. You will do a combination of returning to your workplace or shadowing a field engineer one Friday per month. After the initial block training you will undertake the knowledge study one day a week. This will require attending the AMRC Training Centre in person one in every four sessions, the others being remote (excluding exams and assessment days).
Upon completion of the block training you will be out with the Field Service Engineers, as well as attending the Alfa Laval service centre currently based in Camberley, Surrey for training.
In the third year you will be field-based on a full time basis whilst completing your workplace competency qualification.

Closing Date for applications 18.6.25

During the selection process you will be required to complete a right to work in the UK check.