In Year 1, you’ll attend a local college or training provider full-time for off-the-job training.
In Years 2 and 3, you’ll move to day release and complete both on- and off-the-job training.
Help carry out preventive maintenance and inspections, following service plans and safety standards.
Learn how to find faults and support mechanical and electrical repairs.
Complete checklists, service reports and parts records accurately and on time.
Learn how to identify which spare parts are needed and suggest corrective actions.
Communicate professionally with customers, with guidance from your mentor or lead technician.
Follow all health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements, risk assessments and safe working practices.
Take part in training and keep developing your technical skills
Your working week
39 hours per week, usually Monday to Friday
Typical hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, although this may vary depending on travel to and from customer sites
Around 20% of your working week will be dedicated to off-the-job learning, including online learning, classroom sessions and workshop training
Qualifications
What you’ll need
You must be at least 17 years old on the first day of the apprenticeship, 23.08.27
At least five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent, including Maths, English and a Science
Be comfortable to work at height
Able to travel to a designated college in your area, which may be up to one hour away
Live locally or within 30 miles of the branch location
Willingness to travel
Interested in a practical career in maintenance, service or engineering
Ready to learn, act on feedback and work safely
Reliable, punctual and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude
A valid driving licence (or be working towards one, this must be passed by the end of your academic studies at the end of year one (this could be May-July)
Great if you also have
A basic understanding of mechanics and/or electrics gained through school, college, a hobby or work
Any experience in an industrial workplace, such as a placement or summer job
Confidence using hand tools
Additional Information
What we offer
A structured apprenticeship with support and mentoring from experienced technicians
Formal training plus hands-on learning with real customer equipment
A clear route towards becoming a qualified Service Technician
All the tools, PPE and equipment you need for the role
A starting salary of £18,515.64
25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
A contributory pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
Discounts on retail, leisure and travel
Access to an employee assistance programme
What happens after you apply
We’ll check your application against the entry and qualification requirements. If you meet them, we’ll email you with more information.
You’ll need to provide official certificates as evidence of your qualifications, such as GCSEs or Functional Skills; we cannot accept other types of documents.
Closing date for applications 31st January 2027
Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.
Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.
