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Crushing & Screening Engineering Apprentice

Powerx Equipment LTD · Coventry · posted 23 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
Starts
14 September 2026
Closing date
9 August 2026
Positions
2

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As a Technical Engineering Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced mobile service engineers learning how to inspect, maintain, diagnose faults and repair crushing and screening equipment used throughout the UK. Your duties will include:

  •  Assisting with servicing and maintenance of mobile plant machinery 
  • Learning hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems 
  • Carrying out planned maintenance and inspections 
  • Diagnosing faults using modern diagnostic equipment 
  • Working safely around heavy machinery 
  • Using tablets and digital job management systems 
  • Reading technical manuals and engineering drawings 
  • Travelling to customer sites with experienced engineers 
  • Keeping accurate service records 
  • Learning how to deliver excellent customer service

This is a practical role where around 90% of your time will be spent outdoors, either in our workshop or at customer sites working on heavy mobile equipment such as:

  • Powerscreen crushers 
  • Powerscreen screeners
  • Mobile conveyors
  • Washing equipment
  • Material handling equipment

Every day is different and you'll develop valuable skills in mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and fault-finding disciplines.

Your training

You will attend Solihull College & University Centre (Woodlands Campus) once a week during term time. You will also be visited in your workplace by an Engineering Assessor every 6 to 8 weeks to pick up the work-based evidence and prepare you for the End Point Assessments

Where it leads

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to become a fully qualified Mobile Service Engineer with PowerX Equipment Ltd. Continued development may lead to Senior Engineer, Technical Specialist, Workshop Supervisor, Field Service Manager or Technical Support roles, with ongoing manufacturer training from leading equipment manufacturers including Powerscreen.

About Powerx Equipment LTD

PowerX Equipment Ltd is one of the UK's leading specialists in crushing, screening and recycling equipment. We supply, service and support some of the world's leading brands, including Powerscreen, working across quarrying, construction, demolition and recycling industries. We invest in developing our people and offer apprentices the opportunity to build a rewarding engineering career with industry-leading training.

Things to consider

This is an outdoor, practical engineering role where approximately 90% of your time will be spent working outside around large mobile machinery. The role involves travelling to customer sites, manual handling, working in all weather conditions and following strict health and safety procedures.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingTechnical MindedPractical ApproachPositive AttitudeReliableWillingness to learnMechanical InterestSafety ConsciousSelf MotivatedAdaptable

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4 or above) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4 or above) — essential
  • GCSE Science (grade 4 or above) — essential
  • GCSE Computer Science (grade 4 or above) — desired
  • GCSE Design and Technology (grade 4 or above) — desired
  • GCSE Engineering (grade 4 or above) — desired
  • GCSE ICT (grade 4 or above) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Woodcorner Farm, Green End Road, Fillongley, Coventry, CV7 8EP

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