Apprentice Service Engineer – Marine
Salary: £27,000
Location: Volvo Penta, UK (Remote and On-site flexibility)
Travel: Frequent UK travel to OEM sites and partner locations and occasional travel to Sweden
At Volvo Penta, we are driven by a passion for innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence. As a part of the globally renowned Volvo Group, we are committed to powering industries of the future with cutting-edge solutions. Our marine and industrial systems push the limits of technology, and we’re looking for the next wave of talented engineers to join us in leading
Are you ready to take your engineering degree to the next level?
Volvo Penta is offering a Postgraduate Apprenticeship of up to 3 years where you will work alongside an experienced team to gain hands-on experience and tackle real-world challenges. In addition to your professional workplace development, from October 2025 you will enrol on the Through-life Engineering Services Specialist MSc in partnership with Cranfield University—a unique opportunity to earn while you learn and work towards a master’s degree. This apprenticeship is more than just a stepping-stone; it is a solid foundation for an extraordinary career in engineering.
Who are you?
You are a recent graduate of a related engineering discipline OR have completed an undergraduate degree in any engineering discipline which has transferrable skill sets and knowledge.
It is preferable (but not essential) that you have previous experience in the engineering workplace gained either through an undergraduate placement/sandwich year or relevant work experience.
You’re a confident communicator who can adapt to various audiences, from customers to engineers at all levels. You enjoy problem-solving in a logical manner and love asking the right questions to get to the root of an issue. Passionate about new technologies like electric mobility, you are driven by innovation and eager to learn.
What We Offer at Volvo Group:
- Professional growth and development: Unlock your potential through various training and development opportunities.
- Pension scheme: Matched up to 5% of your salary, including death in service cover.
- Medical Insurance: Medical insurance coverage is provided by Bupa.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Take advantage of our wellness, mindfulness, and counselling services to support your overall well-being.
- Generous holiday allowance: Start with 25 days and watch it grow to 30 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
- Discounts on various purchases: Enjoy savings on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, holidays, and travel.
- Fitness perks: Access MyGymDiscounts and MyActiveDiscounts.
For more details regarding our benefits please follow the link : volvo-employee-benefits-document.pdf (volvogroup.com)
The Volvo Penta Team
Totalling 26 members across the multiple Volvo Penta UK & Ireland segments and departments, you will be working alongside and learning from an inclusive team of knowledgeable and skilled professionals from a diverse variety of backgrounds. You will be part of a collaborative team that includes Business Development Managers, Service Engineers, and Warranty Specialists.
You will be shadowing Service Engineers who have either previously completed this graduate program or are graduates of Volvo Group apprenticeships
The Day to Day
This isn’t just any apprenticeship – it’s a career path. You’ll work with a diverse customer base, from leisure craft owners to commercial vehicle operators, giving you the chance to make a tangible impact across industries. With exciting travel opportunities across the UK, this role is perfect for someone looking to blend hands-on experience with the convenience of working remotely.
- Providing technical support to OEMs and business partners
- Support the transition from diesel to electric mobility
- Work on live projects, focusing on fault-finding and issue resolution
- Managing quality campaigns and tracking aftermarket cases
- Collaborating on product quality reports and technical issue resolution
- Supporting the Business Development Team in advising on technical competence and training
- Participating in shows, exhibitions, and industry events
- Offering technical backup to dealers and addressing warranty claims
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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Volvo Penta, a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.