Apprentice Engineer

2 weeks ago


Gateshead, United Kingdom AFI group of companies Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join one of the fastest growing Powered Access companies in the UK and start on the path to a successful and rewarding engineering career.

Read on to find out how you can join us as an Apprentice Engineer and take the next steps towards your new career.

Salary is based on the National Apprenticeship rate of £4.81 per hour plus benefits (for the first 12-months, after which the rate is dependent on age).

We will provide the successful applicant with a structured programme of training, both within our workshops and externally through a college, leading to valuable NVQ qualifications. Applicants will be required to sit a short Maths and English entrance testto qualify for college.

**About the role**:

- 3-year apprenticeship
- Work towards NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance
- Valuable practical experience in an industry where qualified engineers are in demand
- Work with Mechanical and Electro / Hydraulic systems
- Servicing and maintaining an expanding hire fleet of modern truck-mounted powered access machinery

**Benefits** **We offer an excellent benefits package**:

- 25 days holidays per year plus statutory holidays
- Inclusion in a profit share scheme
- An auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contributions (from aged 22, but voluntary enrolment can be made before this age. Opt-out available)
- Death-in-Service benefit of 2 x salary
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- AFI Rewards (Shopping Discounts)
- £100 Christmas bonus

In addition, we have invested in an excellent induction programme, and staff training (we currently hold an Investors in People award).

**Essential Skills** To qualify for this Apprentice Engineer role, you will need:

- to have Maths and English GCSE's grade 4 or above
- to have a clear interest and aptitude for practical engineering
- to demonstrate enthusiasm for the role
- to work well under pressure and take instruction well

**About Company** AFI Group is a leading provider of access solutions, from the hire and purchase of access equipment, to accredited training and service / maintenance of machines. With a current network of 21 hire locations across the UK, AFI has a strong emphasis on Healthand Safety and is proud to hold various accreditations (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, 5* Achilles BuildingConfidence, Gold RoSPA award - to name a few).



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