Apprentice Engineer

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At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and promote a place where we can all be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Work that matters. Starting salary £17,968.08.

Do you have a head for heights? Does the idea of maintaining seriously large cranes give you a thrill? Joining a friendly, inclusive, and highly skilled team, you will learn how to maintain, repair, service, and upgrade our customers' overhead gantry cranes. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick‑start your engineering career with great prospects, working for a global company and market leader in our industry.

On completing your apprenticeship, you will secure a full-time permanent position as a Service Technician here % of our UK Apprentices have gained permanent employment in Konecranes after completing our Apprentice Programme.

• Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacturing
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering
• Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance

• Year 1 – full time attendance at a local college or training provider (off‑the‑job training)
• Year 2 and 3 – day release attendance at college, on‑the‑job training with additional training at our Banbury Centre

• First principles relating to the operation and maintenance of appropriate electrical and mechanical plant equipment, such as motors, switch gear, cables & conductors, pumps, valves, gearboxes, pipework, integrated electromechanical power, and control systems.
• Relevant industry health and safety standards, regulations, and environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance and operational practices, processes and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment.
• The relevant engineering including electrical theories and principles relative to the role of a Service Technician.
• Or equivalent qualifications depending on the course the college provides.

• Minimum 17 years old entry age on the first day of your apprenticeship, 24th August 2026.
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs with Grade 4/C (or equivalent) or above, including Maths, English and a Science.
• Able to climb ladders and work at heights.
• Must be able to travel to a designated college in your area, which can be up to an hour away.
• Must live local/within commuting distance (30 miles) of the Branch location.
• IT skills.
• Must pass your driving test (manual test) by the end of the first year.

Closing date for applications: 31st January 2026. Depending on the volume of applications, the closing date may change.

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.