Apprentice Engineer – Overhead Crane Service

About the role

Join Konecranes as an Apprentice Engineer and learn to maintain, repair and upgrade large overhead gantry cranes. You will split your time between college study and hands‑on training at our Banbury centre, gaining the qualifications needed to become a Service Technician.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance and repair of overhead gantry cranes on customer sites.
• Support planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance activities.
• Learn to diagnose faults in electrical and mechanical plant equipment.
• Participate in the installation and upgrade of crane control and power systems.
• Follow health, safety and environmental regulations at all times.

Required profile

• Minimum 17 years old on 24 August 2026.
• At least 5 GCSEs (grade 4/C or above) including Maths, English and a Science.
• Willingness to work at heights and climb ladders.
• Ability to travel up to an hour to a designated college and reside within 30 miles of the branch.
• Valid manual driving licence by the end of the first year.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of motors and gearboxes.
• Understanding of switchgear, cables and conductors.
• Familiarity with pumps, valves and pipework.
• Introductory grasp of electromechanical power and control systems.

What we offer

• Starting salary of £17,968.08 per year.
• Full apprenticeship leading to Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacturing.
• Day‑release training combined with on‑the‑job experience.
• Guaranteed permanent position as a Service Technician upon successful completion.