Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate products in the areas of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – mainly in energy, the environment, food and the marine industry.

Who you are 

You have a passion for Mechanical Engineering and problem solving. You have fantastic communication skills and work well both individually as well as within a team. You have good timekeeping and respect for deadlines. You have professional pride in your work and maintain high standards of precision and cleanliness in your working environment. You are resilient with a ‘can do’ attitude.

About the job

This fantastic opportunity to work for us whilst completing a level 3 apprenticeship will see you learning alongside our skilled engineers based within our Service Centre, currently in Doman Road, Camberley. Your apprenticeship will be led by our training provider SIGTA Ltd, who will manage your apprenticeship program through regular visits from your Training Officer. Day release training will be delivered by Farnborough College of Technology and you will be expected to attend there once a week for formal education in order to complete the Level 3 Engineering Fitter apprenticeship standard. The remaining working week will be spent working within various sectors throughout our service centre including machining & bench fitting, welding, electrics, Disassembly, Cleaning, Inspection, Balancing, Assembly & Testing. You will be given thorough guidance and training in each of the sectors.

Following this your duties will include :

• Cleaning of equipment to service/repair, including jet washing and chemical cleaning
• Use of technical drawings to assist in disassembly and re-assembly
• Using a variety of standard hand tools (imperial & metric)
• Using a variety of special tools (imperial & metric)
• Handling medium to heavy duty equipment
• Operating overhead cranes and lifting equipment
• Understanding of Health and Safety and correct PPE demand
• Use of welding equipment (TIG welding training given)
• Assisting with goods in/ goods out
• Effective use of the barcode system
• Operation of Machinery
• Manufacturing Alfa Laval Parts and equipment using manual and CNC machinery

What you know

You have good general IT skills.

You have GCSE grades A-C ( 4+ ) in English and Maths.

You have a good engineering mindset

What we can offer

Alfa Laval UK&I currently provides a wide range of benefits, schemes, and initiatives to our employees including:

• Holiday entitlement of 25 days + Bank holidays
• Life Assurance – 4X annual salary when you remain in the pension.
• Training and Career Development potential
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Tech scheme benefit

Alfa Laval are an equal opportunity employer. As part of the interview process you will be asked to prove your right to work in the UK.