Apprentice Engineer

Company Description

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description

Starting salary £17,968.08. Do you have a head for heights? Does the idea of maintaining seriously large cranes give you a thrill?

Work That Matters

Joining a friendly, inclusive, and highly skilled team, you will learn how to maintain, repair, service, and upgrade our customers\’ overhead gantry cranes. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick‑start your engineering career with great prospects, working for a global company and market leader in our industry.

On completing your apprenticeship, you will secure a full‑time permanent position as a Service Technician here at Konecranes. 100% of our UK Apprentices have gained permanent employment in Konecranes after completing our Apprentice Programme.

What will you be doing?

• Year 1 – full‑time attendance at a local college or training provider (off‑the‑job training)
• Year 2 and 3 – day release attendance at college, (on‑the‑job training with additional training at our Banbury Centre).

What will you learn?

• First principles relating to the operation and maintenance of appropriate electrical and mechanical plant equipment.
• Relevant industry health and safety standards, regulations, and environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance and operational practices, processes and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment.
• The relevant engineering including electrical theories and principles relative to the role of a Service Technician.
• Or equivalent qualifications depending on the course the college provides.

Qualifications

Entry requirements

• Minimum 17 years old entry age on the first day of your apprenticeship, 24th August 2026.
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs and have Grade 4/C (or equivalent) or above including Maths, English and a Science.
• Able to climb ladders and work at heights.
• You must be able to travel to a designated college in your area, this can be up to an hour away.
• You must live local/within commuting distance (30 miles) of the Branch location.
• IT skills.
• By the end of the first year of your apprenticeship, you must have passed your driving test (manual test).

Closing date for applications

31st January 2026

Legal & EEO Statement

Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.