Apprentice pump engineer
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Company: ALBA DE WATERING SERVICES LTD
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Location: DE14 3AH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000046810
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Application Deadline Date: 20/08/2026
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Start Date: 04/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm. Weekend and Bank holiday work will be required.
Brief Description
As part of our continued expansion, we are recruiting for an apprentice mobile plant fitter to join the team. Inspection, Repair and Maintenance, of a variety of construction/dewatering machinery, including pumps, and to replace components where needed.
Training to be Provided
Level 3 Engineering Fitter apprenticeship standard
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.
Future Prospects
Ability to move onto a supervisor role then management.
Vacancy Detail
Our engineers are responsible for the day-to-day servicing and repair of our diesel-driven pumps. The nature of the repairs varies depending on the faults identified and the condition of each unit.
When pumps return from hire, they undergo a thorough cleaning, refuelling, inspection, and any necessary maintenance or repairs.
Before being sent back out on hire, all pumps are tested to ensure they are operating correctly. This includes checks on pumping efficiency, vacuum performance, and overall functionality.
A significant amount of servicing is also carried out in the field. This involves travelling to customer sites across the country to perform routine maintenance, including oil changes and the replacement of fuel and air filters, as well as conducting general inspections to ensure the pumps remain in good working order.
As an apprentice at Alba Dewatering Services Limited your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
• Maintaining a fleet of diesel driven dewatering pumps
• Repairing where needed any faults
• Inspecting equipment going out or from hire
Other Information
Working outdoors in all weathers, travelling to site, some early morning and late nights,