Atlas Copco - Apprentice Compressor Service Engineer - Level 3

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. Atlas Copco Compressors has its head office in Hemel Hempstead and employs 240 people. The business objectives are to focus consistently on the customer in all areas of activity ? including product development. The company is committed to the professional development of all employees, and strives to provide every possible opportunity to enhance their competence.

Are you looking to develop your engineering knowledge working with a market leader, whilst training for a technical certificate and NVQ? If you are, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Atlas Copco family in the Midlands area

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 will your personal development include?

Over a period of 4 years, you will have the opportunity to gain:
HNC (optional)
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 Service Manager within your geographical region.


The person we are looking for will:

Have at least 5 GCSE, grades 9-4 including English, Maths and Science.
An interest and basic knowledge in engineering or mechanical processes.
Be willing to study away from home for periods over the 4-years.
Have a clean full UK driving license (held for a minimum of 1 year).
Have good computer literacy skills, including a working knowledge of Word & Excel
Be strong communicator with the ability to express ideas and receive and exchange information clearly
Be customer focused with the ability to maintain a good level of customer satisfaction and taking action when needed to meet the expectations of the customer.
Have the ability to showcase critical thinking, and the ability to identify alternatives to current thinking, in order to develop and implement innovative solutions to problems.
Be committed, and hardworking, willing to invest in their own future with this great opportunity.

Salary:
Year 1 = ?13,000
Year 2 = ?14,000
Year 3 = ?16,000
Year 4 = ?18,000