Summary
The programme builds practical engineering competence, technical knowledge, and safety awareness to support reliable, efficient, and compliant system performance.
Aligned to real operational settings, the apprenticeship supports productivity, energy efficiency, and continuous improvement across compressed air and vacuum applications.
What you will do at work
You will receive a combination of academic and practical training designed to develop your skills from basic engineering right up to the forefront of technology within the compressed air industry. You will receive training from various sources including a dedicated learning and development officer, The British Compressed Air Society, Cogent Skills, Experienced engineers and manufacturers alike. We have the in-house facility to deliver both academic and practical training as well as in-the-field opportunities (accompanied by experienced engineers)
You will spend 1 day per week receiving classroom training delivered by Cogent skills, 1 day per week training from our
in-house learning and development officer and 2-3 days per week working along-side experienced engineers in the field. Time will also be allocated to completing independent learning commitments tasked as part of the apprenticeship. Further into your development, time will be spent with other mentoring staff to develop a broader understanding of the compressed air industry as a whole.
Training
The Level 3 Compressed Air & Vacuum Technician Apprenticeship is delivered through a blended model designed to integrate with day-to-day engineering operations.
Delivery Model
- 1 day per week online knowledge delivery
- Regular online progress reviews
- Scheduled workplace visits for face-to-face assessment and support
- Workplace-based competency development
- Industry-recognised training aligned to sector standards
- Apprentices apply learning directly in their role, developing practical skills while maintaining operational performance.
- Ongoing reviews ensure progress aligns with business needs and individual development.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Aptitude to learn
- Retain new training
- Commitment to the course
- Ambition to develop
- Long-term career in industry
- Social skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
Qualifications
- GCSE English (5 or C and above) – desired
- GCSE Maths (5 or C and above) – desired
About this employer
Established in 1994, Telford Compressed Air Services Ltd. is an industry leading, independent industrial compressed air service provider. We specialise in end-to-end management of industrial compressed air systems. Services include, Design, supply, installation, maintenance and 24/7 engineering support to our customer base.
After this apprenticeship
The Apprenticeship will be delivered with view to employ successful candidates on a full-time basis as an Engineer.
Employee benefits
Pension Scheme:
Employer amount – 4%.
Employee amount – 5%.
Holiday entitlement: 20 (Plus Bank Holidays).