Field Service Engineering Apprentice
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Company: Clarke Energy
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Location: Stevenage, SG1
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £25,147.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering
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Ref: VAC-14425
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Application Deadline Date: 14/06/2026
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Start Date: 20/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (1 hour unpaid lunch break)
Brief Description
Are you looking for a career in engineering? As a Field Service Engineer with Clarke Energy, you will work alongside experienced Engineers, to develop the mechanical, electrical and diagnostic skills, needed to maintain gas engines and generator sets across a wide range of customer sites.
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role you will need to have 5 x GCSE grades 9 - 4 (A*- C) including English, maths and science (or equivalent).
If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - rstevens@bedford.ac.uk or 01234 291742
Personal Qualities
- Dependable, diligent, and highly trustworthy
- Motivated, eager to learn, and open to constructive feedback
- Approachable, courteous, and professional in interactions with both colleagues and customers
- Adaptable team member with a positive, proactive mindset
- Effective at prioritising tasks and managing time independently
Skills Required
- Full UK driving licence
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for engineering through hobbies, personal projects, or relevant work experience
- Strong IT capabilities alongside effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible and willing to travel, including occasional unsociable hours or overnight stays when required
Training to be Provided
- Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Future Prospects
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, there may be opportunities for long term career progression within Clarke Energy.
This role offers the opportunity to work with a leading global energy engineering company while gaining valuable insight from experienced engineers and mentors.
Vacancy Detail
Clarke Energy are committed to developing the next generation of engineering talent. As a global leader in gas fuelled power generation and a trusted part of the Rehlko company, they deliver high efficiency, low emission energy solutions to customers across the globe. Their success is driven by the expertise, dedication and continued development of their people, who remain at the heart of everything they do.
This structured four-year programme is designed to provide a strong foundation in engineering by combining hands on technical training with academic study. You will work closely with experienced Field Service Engineers, gaining practical experience and developing the mechanical, electrical and diagnostic skills required to maintain gas engines and generator sets across a diverse range of customer sites. This role offers exposure to real working environments, enabling you to build confidence and competence in a highly specialised field.
Throughout the programme, you will gain valuable real world experience alongside industry recognised qualifications, setting you on the path to a rewarding and long term career in engineering. You will have the opportunity to learn from skilled engineers and dedicated mentors while working within a supportive, inclusive and safety focused culture. Clarke Energy offers excellent training and career progression opportunities, as well as the chance to work with cutting edge technology that supports sustainable power solutions within a leading global energy engineering business.
Other Information
This role involves driving and the area you will cover is from Peterborough to Stevenage. This is an intense apprenticeship which will ensure you are not just qualified through college but also to Clarke Energy standards.
Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team if they meet the initial criteria as part of the recruitment process. Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.