Introduction

Kick-start your engineering career with PowerX Equipment Ltd. Learn to service, maintain and repair world-class mobile crushing and screening equipment while working alongside experienced engineers. If you enjoy practical work, technology and solving problems, this is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term engineering career.

About the Employer

PowerX Equipment Ltd is one of the UK's leading specialists in crushing, screening and recycling equipment. We supply, service and support some of the world's leading brands, including Powerscreen, working across quarrying, construction, demolition and recycling industries. We invest in developing our people and offer apprentices the opportunity to build a rewarding engineering career with industry-leading training.

What You'll Do

As a Technical Engineering Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced mobile service engineers learning how to inspect, maintain, diagnose faults and repair crushing and screening equipment used throughout the UK. Your duties will include:

Assisting with servicing and maintenance of mobile plant machinery
Learning hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems
Carrying out planned maintenance and inspections
Diagnosing faults using modern diagnostic equipment
Working safely around heavy machinery
Using tablets and digital job management systems
Reading technical manuals and engineering drawings
Travelling to customer sites with experienced engineers
Keeping accurate service records
Learning how to deliver excellent customer service

This is a practical role where around 90% of your time will be spent outdoors, either in our workshop or at customer sites working on heavy mobile equipment such as:

Powerscreen crushers
Powerscreen screeners
Mobile conveyors
Washing equipment
Material handling equipment

Every day is different and you'll develop valuable skills in mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and fault-finding disciplines.

Training Outcome

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to become a fully qualified Mobile Service Engineer with PowerX Equipment Ltd. Continued development may lead to Senior Engineer, Technical Specialist, Workshop Supervisor, Field Service Manager or Technical Support roles, with ongoing manufacturer training from leading equipment manufacturers including Powerscreen.

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Technical Minded
Practical Approach
Positive Attitude
Reliable
Willingness to learn
Mechanical Interest
Safety Conscious
Self Motivated
Adaptable

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - 4 or above
Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4 or above
Essential - GCSE - Science - 4 or above
Desired - GCSE - Computer Science - 4 or above
Desired - GCSE - Design and Technology - 4 or above
Desired - GCSE - Engineering - 4 or above
Desired - GCSE - ICT - 4 or above

Course Information

Course: Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm 40 hours per week including apprenticeship training. Occasional early starts and travel to customer sites may be required.

Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE

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