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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 we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.\nJob Description\nReady to turn your interest in engineering into real-world skills and make an impact?\nStart your engineering career as an Apprentice Service Technician (UK, field-based) and learn on the job alongside experienced technicians. You’ll inspect, maintain and repair lifting equipment at customer sites, build practical fault-finding skills and use professional tools and test equipment. No two days are the same-you’ll work across different industries and locations while learning how to work safely, complete job records and communicate confidently with customers and your team. With structured training and ongoing support, you’ll have a clear path from apprentice to fully qualified technician in a safety-first workplace.\nThis could be for you if you enjoy solving problems, like working with your hands, show up ready to learn and can be counted on.\nWhat you’ll be doing (with support and training)\nWork towards a Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship.In Year 1, you’ll attend a local college or training provider full-time for off-the-job training.\nIn Years 2 and 3, you’ll move to day release and complete both on- and off-the-job training.\n\nHelp carry out preventive maintenance and inspections, following service plans and safety standards.\nLearn how to find faults and support mechanical and electrical repairs.\nComplete checklists, service reports and parts records accurately and on time.\nLearn how to identify which spare parts are needed and suggest corrective actions.\nCommunicate professionally with customers, with guidance from your mentor or lead technician.\nFollow all health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements, risk assessments and safe working practices.\nTake part in training and keep developing your technical skills\nYour working week\n39 hours per week, usually Monday to Friday\nTypical hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, although this may vary depending on travel to and from customer sites\nAround 20% of your working week will be dedicated to off-the-job learning, including online learning, classroom sessions and workshop training\nQualifications\nWhat you’ll need\nYou must be at least 17 years old on the first day of the apprenticeship, 23.08.27\nAt least five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent, including Maths, English and a Science\nBe comfortable to work at height\nAble to travel to a designated college in your area, which may be up to one hour away\nLive locally or within 30 miles of the branch location\nWillingness to travel\nInterested in a practical career in maintenance, service or engineering\nReady to learn, act on feedback and work safely\nReliable, punctual and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team\nGood communication skills and a customer-focused attitude\nA 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)\nGreat if you also have\nA basic understanding of mechanics and/or electrics gained through school, college, a hobby or work\nAny experience in an industrial workplace, such as a placement or summer job\nConfidence using hand tools\nAdditional Information\nWhat we offer\nA structured apprenticeship with support and mentoring from experienced technicians\nFormal training plus hands-on learning with real customer equipment\nA clear route towards becoming a qualified Service Technician\nAll the tools, PPE and equipment you need for the role\nA starting salary of £18,515.64\n25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays\nA contributory pension scheme, life assurance and income protection\nDiscounts on retail, leisure and travel\nAccess to an employee assistance programme\nWhat happens after you apply\nWe’ll check your application against the entry and qualification requirements. If you meet them, we’ll email you with more information.\nYou’ll need to provide official certificates as evidence of your qualifications, such as GCSEs or Functional Skills; we cannot accept other types of documents.\nClosing date for applications 31st January 2027\n 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. 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