Dunfermline, United Kingdom
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This is an Engineer who carries out a wide range of tasks including fault finding, repair, servicing and maintenance on machinery, plant and associated equipment including powered tools and utilities. Unlike marine or aviation equipment, this role focuses specifically on land-based machinery. Year 1 : Begin with foundational tasks such as machinery inspections, guided by your line manager and mentor. You'll spend 16 weeks in total at College in England or Scotland in up to 4 week block release sessions, with travel and accommodation expenses covered. Year 2 : Expand your skills by diagnosing faults and performing repairs and maintenance on plant machinery. Another 10-week stint at college awaits in Year 2. Year 3 : Take on increased responsibilities, including advising on machinery repairs for customers and diagnosing complex faults. Again, you'll spend 10 weeks at college, away from home. We offer a competitive starting salary of £21,000 in the first year, increasing to approximately £27,000 upon qualification. You'll receive on-the-job training alongside a college education leading to a nationally recognised “Construction Equipment Level 3 qualification. Successful completion of the apprenticeship scheme also guarantees a permanent position at Vp if still employed with Vp at the end of your Apprenticeship.
