Land-based service engineer
Maintain a range of machinery, plant and equipment
As a land-based service engineer, you’ll typically work under the supervision of a senior technician in the workplace or on the customer’s site, possibly outdoors. You’ll undertake a diverse set of tasks on a range of machinery. You’ll conduct inspections, perform routine servicing and maintenance, and carry out repairs. The nature of the job role presents challenges ranging from routine maintenance to the repair of elementary mechanical faults. From you, this will require a diverse blend of skills, industry underpinning knowledge and the disciplines required for environmental and safe working practice. All engineering roles will require a high level of technical ability and a passion for fixing things. Your occupational title will be prefixed by the industry sector that you are within, for example: agricultural service engineer or forestry equipment service engineer.
Duration: 18 months
Relevant school subjects: Science and maths
Entry requirements: Two GCSEs in English and maths, or equivalent qualifications
Achievement upon completion: Level 2 (Intermediate)—equivalent to GCSEs
Potential salary upon completion: £28,000 per annum
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