Introduction

Build Your Engineering Career with Felder Group Do you enjoy figuring out how things work, solving problems, and getting hands-on with technology?

About the Employer

The Felder Group is one of the world's leading engineering and technology companies specialising in woodworking and composite material processing. With over 180 machine types ranging from traditional woodworking equipment to advanced 5-axis CNC machining centres and robotic automation systems, we are at the forefront of innovation in our industry. Our UK team is based in Milton Keynes and supports customers nationwide with industry-leading products and technical expertise.

What You'll Do

Felder Group, one of the world's leading woodworking machinery manufacturers, is looking for an ambitious Apprentice Service Engineer to join our expert team. This is your chance to earn a great salary while learning how to maintain, repair, and install cutting-edge machinery used across the woodworking industry. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, gain valuable qualifications, and develop technical skills that can lead to a long-term engineering career.

What You'll Be Doing As part of our Service Department, you'll learn how to:

Repair and maintain machinery
Dismantle, repair, and rebuild mechanical components
Work on gears, bearings, belts, motors, and spindles
Carry out planned maintenance on industry-leading equipment Develop electrical engineering skills
Learn safe electrical isolation procedures
Diagnose faults on sensors, motors, switches, and control systems
Read and understand electrical diagrams and schematics
Assist with electrical repairs and component replacement
Work with pneumatic systems
Repair and maintain compressed air systems
Replace air lines, regulators, filters, and cylinders
Troubleshoot faults affecting machine performance
Become a skilled problem solver
Respond to equipment breakdowns
Help minimise downtime for customers
Use modern diagnostic tools and engineering techniques

What We're Looking For. We're looking for someone who is:

Practical and enjoys hands-on work Interested in engineering and technology Reliable with excellent timekeeping
A strong communicator who enjoys learning from others Motivated to build a long-term career in engineering

Why Join Felder Group?

Work for a globally recognised engineering company
Gain experience on advanced CNC machines, robotics and automated technology
Earn while you learn with a nationally recognised apprenticeship
Competitive starting salary of £26,500
Learn from experienced engineers and industry specialists
Excellent career progression opportunities

Training Outcome

Successful completion of your apprenticeship could lead to a permanent Service Engineer position, with opportunities to continue developing your technical expertise and progress within the business.

Skills Required

Communication
Team Player
Motivated

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - Maths - 9-5
Essential - GCSE - English - 9-4
Essential - GCSE - Science - 9-4

Course Information

Course: Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday-Friday.

Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months

Training Provider: MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

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