Apprentice Service Engineer – Industrial Cleaning Equipment

This hands-on Apprenticeship is perfect for someone practical who wants to start a career in engineering. You’ll gain real experience in our workshop and on customer sites while studying at college. Tools, training, and support provided.

The apprentice will work alongside experienced engineers to learn how to inspect, service, and repair industrial cleaning equipment. This is a hands-on role with a mix of workshop-based work and on-site support visits.

Typical tasks include:

Assisting with diagnostics, maintenance and basic repairs on cleaning machines. Preparing and testing machines before delivery or hire. Cleaning, inspecting and replacing worn parts. Supporting senior engineers during on-site service calls. Helping to maintain the workshop space, tools, and spare parts stock. Learning how to complete service records and customer job sheets.

The apprentice will spend most of their week at our Bristol workshop (BS31) outside of college time. As skills and confidence grow, they’ll also accompany engineers on customer visits.

Training:

You will be required to attend College two days per week for the first year of the apprenticeship at our Somer Valley Campus in Radstock. You will be attending one day per week from year two onwards.

Training Outcome:

The apprentice may progress into a full-time Service Engineer role with us after completing their qualification. Further training opportunities could include advanced servicing roles within the business or machinery installation technician.

Employer Description:
P C Jones Industrial Cleaning Equipment is a Bristol-based company that supplies, hires, and maintains professional cleaning machines such as floor scrubbers, sweepers, vacuums and pressure washers. We work with a wide range of businesses including warehouses, schools, manufacturers and facilities companies. We’re a small, friendly, and hands-on team with a focus on quality service and long-term customer support.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Primarily workshop-based in Burnett with some local site visits. College day release included. No evening or weekend work.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Interest in mechanical systems,Willingness to learn