Land Based Service Engineer Apprenticeship

Closing Date for Applications: 2 June 2025
Standard / Level: Level 3
Location: Milton Keynes
Working for: VP plc
Starting Salary: To be discussed at interview

Summary

As a Land-Based Engineer, you will engage in a diverse array of tasks involving machinery, plant, and equipment. Unlike marine or aviation equipment, this role focuses specifically on land-based machinery.

Annual wage £16,000 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course Land-based service engineering technician
Hours Shifts to be discussed at interview stage.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 26 August 2025

Duration

36 Months

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Complete planned engine servicing and repair work
  • Provide breakdown assistance for industrial applications
  • Complete overhauls of engines
  • Install and commission new engine packages
  • Assist senior engineers in sourcing and communicating technical support to customers
  • Provide onsite diagnostics & fault finding of engines & control systems

Where you’ll work

Chesney Wold, Bleak Hall, Milton Keynes, MK6 1NE

Requirements

Desired qualifications

  • GCSE or equivalent English, Maths (Grade 4 / C and above) desirable

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working

About this company

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated and expanding team, where you’ll play a crucial role in delivering top-quality hire equipment to exceed customer expectations. With exciting growth prospects and a commitment to superior customer service in the construction and housebuilding industries, we invite you to build your future alongside us as Vp plc continues to evolve and thrive.

After this apprenticeship

 

  • We offer a competitive starting salary of £16,000 in the first year, increasing to approximately £26,000 upon qualification.
  • Successful completion of the apprenticeship scheme also guarantees a permanent position at VP PLC.