Job Description

Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate products in the areas of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements - mainly in energy, the environment, food and the marine industry.

Do you have a passion for mechanical engineering and problem solving, fantastic communication skills and work well both individually as well as within a team? This wide-ranging apprenticeship in our service centre will include machining and bench fitting, welding, electrics, Disassembly, Cleaning, Inspection, Balancing, Assembly & Testing. Training course - ST0432 Engineering Fitter L3 Apprenticeship Standard.

Alfa Laval UK&I currently provides a wide range of benefits, schemes, and initiatives to our employees including:

Holiday entitlement of 25 days + Bank holidays. Simply Health - Health cash plan available to enter worth over 2500 annually. Life Assurance - 4X annual salary when you remain in the pension. Training and Career Development potential Cycle to work scheme. Tech scheme benefit Alfa Laval are an equal opportunity employer.

Tasks & training details - Who you are:

You have a passion for Mechanical Engineering and problem solving. You have fantastic communication skills and work well both individually as well as within a team. You have good timekeeping and respect for deadlines. You have professional pride in your work and maintain high standards of precision and cleanliness in your working environment. You are resilient with a 'can do' attitude.

About the job

This fantastic opportunity to work for us whilst completing a level 3 apprenticeship will see you learning alongside our skilled engineers based within our Service Centre, currently in Doman Road, Camberley.

Your apprenticeship will be led by our training provider SIGTA Ltd, who will manage your apprenticeship program through regular visits from your Training Officer. Day release training will be delivered by Farnborough College of Technology and you will be expected to attend once a week for formal education in order to complete the Level 3 Engineering Fitter apprenticeship standard.

The remaining working week will be spent working within various sectors throughout our service centre including machining & bench fitting, welding, electrics, Disassembly, Cleaning, Inspection, Balancing, Assembly & Testing. You will be given thorough guidance and training in each of the sectors. Following this your duties will include :

Cleaning of equipment to service/repair, including jet washing and chemical cleaning. Use of technical drawings to assist in disassembly and re-assembly. Using a variety of standard hand tools (imperial & metric). Using a variety of special tools (imperial & metric). Handling medium to heavy duty equipment. Operating overhead cranes and lifting equipment. Understanding of Health and Safety and correct PPE demand. Use of welding equipment (TIG welding training given). Assisting with goods in/ goods out. Effective use of the barcode system. Operation of Machinery. Manufacturing Alfa Laval Parts and equipment using manual and CNC machinery.

Vacancy Details

Apprenticeship duration 42 months

Weekly working hours - 7am-3pm whilst at the service centre

College hours whilst at college

Total working hours 37.5

Qualifications Required

5 x GCSE at Grade 4/5 (C) and above including English and maths. Science and ICT an advantage.

Training to be provided:

On completion of the apprenticeship, you will have achieved the following qualifications;

Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 (ST0432)

603/1353/5. EAL L3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

The final apprenticeship completion certificate will be issued on achievement of the above qualification and successful completion of end point assessment.

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication Skills IT Skills Attention to detail Organisational skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative

Future Prospects:

To become a fully trained and qualified Service Centre Engineer with Alfa Laval.

Other things to consider:

As with all apprenticeships, this requires a long term commitment - there will be assignments and log book entries to complete. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a top company, whilst you work towards nationally recognised qualifications.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 18,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/06/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025