Job Description

At Scot JCB Group, our driving ambition is to offer the best customer service in the industry - so we need the best technicians, trained to a world-class standard. This is where you come in! Our apprenticeship scheme is perfect for those who are fascinated by all things mechanical and are looking to continue their learning journey while also earning a wage and experiencing a workplace environment. Our 4-year apprenticeship programme will provide you with the experience, training and support needed to become a fully qualified Service Engineer. As a family business, we pride ourselves on looking after our team and building strong relationships; we work together, we learn together, and we laugh together. If this sounds good, then apply now and engineer your future with Stewart Plant Sales! Who are we? The Scot JCB Group is made up of Scot JCB, Scot Agri, SPS and SIA. With over 50 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience, Stewart Plant Sales sells a wide range of plant equipment including crushers, site dumpers, air compressors, compaction equipment, pumps and abrasive cutting equipment from manufacturers including Tesab, Lippmann, JCB, Atlas Copco, Clipper, Stihl, and Tsurumi Pump. This apprenticeship involves:

• Attending Inchinnan college on block release and completing course work as required. You\xe2\x80\x99ll graduate with an SVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance
• Working alongside Engineers in the workshop and out on site
• Carrying out PDI\xe2\x80\x99s on new machines
• Carrying out repairs to second-hand machines
• Building up experience over 4 years to work towards working from own van
• Adhering to Company policies and procedures

You\xe2\x80\x99ll learn how to:

• Repair and maintain machines on customer\xe2\x80\x99s sites as required to ensure conformance with manufacturer\xe2\x80\x99s specification
• Accurately completing all relevant paperwork daily on a laptop computer
• Accurately ordering of your parts and working closely with the parts department.
• Working closely with the service supervisor
• Carrying out inspections and repairs of machines at our depot as required - in conformance with manufacturer\xe2\x80\x99s specification and any regulations affecting their use
• Ensuring that there is no deficiency or defect likely to affect the safe working of a machine \xe2\x80\x93 and notifying appropriate manager of any defective or unsafe equipment

The ideal candidate will have:

• Genuine interest in construction machinery and hands on work
• Qualifications in Maths, English and a practical subject
• The motivation to engage with college and complete portfolio work on time
• The ability to work well with others and be confident enough to ask engineers questions
• Good interpersonal skills and a good understanding of the importance of excellent customer service
• Good computer skills however training will be provided
• A positive and can-do attitude
• A flexible approach to learning and work

In return you will receive:

• Yearly salary review
• 39-hour basic working week and competitive overtime rates
• Average holiday pay to reflect overtime worked
• 30 days annual leave, increasing with length of service up to a total of 35 days
• The option to buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave per year
• Uniform, overalls, laptop and phone
• Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
• Employee Assistance Programme - free counselling and legal advice
• Access to high street discounts and savings through Perks
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Employee referral programme
• JCB and in-house training

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. The successful candidate will commence their Apprenticeship in Summer 2024.

With over 50 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience, SPS (formally Stewart Plant Sales) sells a wide range of non-operated plant and equipment including site dumpers, air compressors, compaction equipment, pumps abrasive cutting equipment from manufacturers including JCB, Atlas Copco, Clipper, Stihl, and Tsurumi Pumps.