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Apprentice engineer

Dumfries
Scot JCB Ltd
Apprentice engineer
Posted: 22 February
Offer description

Salary £8.00 per hour

Location Dumfries

Division Scot JCB

This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in 7 days at 23:59 GMT.

The Vacancy

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 Scot JCB

Who are we?

The Scot JCB Group is made up of Scot JCB, Scot Agri, and Stewart Plant Sales.

Scot JCB has been supplying and servicing JCB machinery throughout Scotland and the North of England for over 60 years. We sold our first machine in 1956 and have grown into a highly specialised machinery distribution company operating through a network of 14 depots from Huntly in the North East of Scotland to Carnforth in Lancashire. Scot JCB is the largest JCB distributor in the UK and we pride ourselves on providing our customers with world class service.

The Apprenticeship Involves

Attending Inchinnan college on block release and completing course work as required. You'll graduate with an SVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance
Working alongside engineers in the workshop and out on site
Carrying out PDI's on new machines
Carrying out repairs to second-hand machines
Building up experience over 4 years to work towards working from your own van
Adhering to company policies and procedures
Working flexibly to support the needs of our customers, including Saturdays

You'll Learn How To

Repair and maintain machines on customers sites as required with manufacturers specification
Carry out inspections and repairs of machines at our depot as required
Identify any deficiency or defect likely to affect the safe working of a machine, and raise this with your supervisor
Complete job cards and time sheets
Order parts for the jobs you are working on
Build relationships with your supervisor and other engineers

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
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 2026.

The Company

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

The Benefits

A competitive salary, reviewed yearly

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance of three times your salary

30 days annual leave, increasing with length of service

JCB and in-house training

Healthcare cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite parking

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