Atlas Copco - Service Engineer - Advanced Apprenticeship (London)

Atlas Copco compressors forms part of the Atlas Copco group, which was established in Sweden in 1873. The operations within the UK are, for the most part, dedicated to sales and service.

What does the scheme involve?

? Studying towards a full engineering apprenticeship by successfully completing all external assessments.
? Working in the field with qualified service engineers in order to gain valuable on the job experience.
? Carrying out servicing and maintenance on customer machines, diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults.
? Ordering spare parts for service orders, liaising with internal teams.
? Performing related duties as and when required

What does the job involve?

? To gain knowledge and understanding of other aspects of the Company?s operations by participating in Company assigned training / projects as part of the Apprentice Development Programme
? Gain practical operational experience on all aspects of field engineering by assisting a Field Service Engineer to minimise downtime on fault call outs and respond promptly and efficiently to fault call outs
? To achieve a satisfactory level of competence to carry out first and second line maintenance on any equipment as contracted by Atlas Copco
? To accurately fill in timesheets and complete reports required by Atlas Copco management
? To assist with the installation or commissioning of equipment
? To ensure that all relevant working practices comply with the statutory Health and Safety at Work Act and with the and other external customer requirements as applicable
? To achieve a satisfactory level of competence in order to carry out repairs to module level on site and component level in the workshop
? To assist with the delivery and/or collection of equipment parts from site to Atlas Copco or other locations as required
? To assist with stock control or fault control
? To aim at achieving and maintaining standards of quality compatible with ISO 9002
? Comply with security in accordance with established policies and procedures of the organisations


What will your personal development include?

Over a period of 4 years, you will have the opportunity to gain:
HNC
A National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) (equivalent in Scotland)
Vocationally achieved ? opportunity for you to demonstrate competence in a working environment.
A wide variety of transferable skills, relevant to an everyday working environment, including:
Communication, Numeracy, IT Skills, Working with others
A Technical Certificate (knowledge based vocationally related qualifications)
Delivered alongside NVQ
Includes some form of external assessment, which may include:
Case study work
Centrally set projects or assignments
Written tests

Why does our apprenticeship scheme stand out?

? You will have a skilled mentor from day 1, dedicated to providing quality on the job training.
? We will provide you with a company laptop and mobile phone to keep you connected out in the field.
? You will also have a company van, which you can use for personal use (personal fuel is not paid for).
? We have positive team-working atmosphere, encouraging innovation and collaboration.
? We provide full PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), because your safety is our priority.
? Ongoing support ? Regular contact with your team through monthly ?Toolbox? meetings, plus a dedicated Regional Team Leader within your geographical region.