Service Engineer Apprentice

This role will involve carrying out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance on generators, uninterruptable power supplies (UPS), control systems and electrical switchgear.

This apprenticeship programme forms part of the company's succession planning for the future.

This is a field-based role that will require you to travel across the UK. Initially, this will be supported by another engineer, but as you grow and develop within your role, you will be required to drive to client sites independently. 

Joining the Company team as a Service Engineer Apprentice, your role will be focused on supporting the customers at their sites. As part of your programme, you will learn how to:

Interpret technical information. Work on client sites to safely carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), service works and testing on a wide variety of critical power and associated equipment. Install equipment such as hire generators. Respond to requests for assistance and attend emergency call-outs. Become competent at diagnosing, locating and rectifying faults on critical power equipment such as Generators, UPS and switchgear. Identify and propose the best possible solutions. Communicate, handover and confirm that the repair or preventative process has been completed and recorded on CRM software.

Training:

As a Service Engineer Apprentice, you will be studying the Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship. Throughout your apprenticeship with P & I Generators, you will be supported by your company mentor and your PETA Learning and Development Coach.

Your Level 3 programme will include a level 3 Engineering work-based qualification delivered by PETA, and day release for 24 months to complete a level 3 BTEC technical certificate.

Overall duration 48 months.



Training Outcome:

We have a strong track record of training and developing people to reach their full potential.

Fulltime employment Further personal development Further academic development Higher apprenticeship

Employer Description:
P & I are a friendly, family-run business; specialising in critical power solutions. Our mission is to provide our customers with peace of mind so they can rest assured they’ll have power when they need it most. Founded in 1999, the company is now recognised as a leading independent supplier of generators and UPS systems. At P&I, absolutely everything we say and do is underpinned by our core values. These values exist to guide our actions; by asking our employees to embody them, we jointly create a shared company culture. Our culture is what makes P&I a great place to work, where everyone has the potential to succeed and feels they belong.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between 8am to 4:30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working


  • Location: UNIT 1 HERMITAGE PARK HARTS FARM WAY PO9 1FA
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: PETA LIMITED
  • Posted: 10-Jul-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk