Service Engineering Apprentice
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Company: RSP UK Ltd
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Location: Bedford, MK44 3ET
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £22,750.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering
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Ref: VAC-14633
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Application Deadline Date: 16/08/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5.00pm (30 minute unpaid lunch break)
Brief Description
Are you interested in pursuing a career in engineering? RSP UK Ltd, based in Roxton, Bedfordshire, are looking for a driven and enthusiastic, Mechatronics Maintenance Apprentice to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for engineering, manufacturing, and precision machining.
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-4 (A*- C) in English and maths.
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
- Proactive and motivated
- Methodical and organised, with a strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work
- Demonstrates a positive attitude
- A genuine willingness to learn and develop new technical skills
- Able to follow instructions accurately while working safely and effectively
Skills Required
- An interest in engineering, mechanics, electronics or how machinery and equipment work
- Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical skills
- A logical approach to diagnosing faults
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic and the ability to work well as part of a team
- Due to the location of the site, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle will be 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 the apprenticeship, RSP offer:
Career Development: They are committed to the professional growth and development of employees. As an apprentice, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and gain valuable skills and knowledge that will set you up for a successful career in your chosen field.
Exciting Projects: They are involved in a wide range of exciting projects that offer unique challenges and opportunities for growth. As an apprentice, you will have the chance to contribute to these projects and make a meaningful impact.
Opportunities for Advancement: As a growing company, they offer opportunities for advancement and career progression. They believe in promoting from within and providing employees with the chance to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
Vacancy Detail
RSP UK was founded in 2016, as the UK subsidiary of the RSP group, who have manufactured premium suction excavators since 1993, when production began in Saalfeld, Germany. Over the last 30 years, the RSP brand has expanded globally and employs 500 people across three continents. RSP suction excavators are now at work in over 30 countries, enabling the company to offer customers a valuable combination of global intelligence and local insight. Since its inception, RSP UK has grown to 40 employees and is a trailblazer for technology that improves safety and efficiency across the UK construction, engineering, and utilities sectors.
As a Service Engineering Apprentice with RSP UK Ltd, you will gain valuable hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 apprenticeship, with college attendance beginning in September 2026.
In this role, you will support the service engineering team with the routine maintenance, inspection and repair of suction excavators and other company products, helping to ensure equipment is maintained to the highest standards of performance and reliability. You will develop your skills by learning how to identify and diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults and assist experienced engineers in carrying out effective repairs.
You will also help maintain accurate service records, including maintenance logs, repair reports and parts inventories. As your knowledge grows, you will learn how to identify the correct parts and components required for servicing and repairs, helping to ensure they are available when needed and that stock is managed efficiently.
As part of your apprenticeship, you will assist with the day-to-day running of the workshop by cleaning equipment, organising tools and maintaining a safe, tidy and efficient working environment. You will also have the opportunity to accompany experienced service engineers to customer sites, where you will gain practical experience assisting with servicing, repairs and fault finding on a range of specialist equipment.
Health and safety is a key part of this role, and you will be expected to follow all company policies and safe working practices to ensure the safety of yourself, your colleagues and customers. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will actively participate in training courses, workshops and other learning opportunities to develop your technical knowledge and practical skills.
You will also build strong communication and customer service skills by interacting professionally with customers and responding to enquiries in a helpful and courteous manner. RSP UK Ltd encourages apprentices to contribute ideas for improving processes and increasing efficiency within the service engineering department, making this a great opportunity to develop both your technical and professional skills.
Other Information
As the role is based at their premises in the rural village of Roxton, where public transport links are limited, applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle to travel to and from work.
Interviews will be taking place on Fri 21st August, with a proposed start date of the beginning of September.
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 and please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.