Apprentice Lifting Engineer Sunbelt Rentals UK

Location

Hayes, Hillingdon, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

What you will do in your working day

On a daily basis, you’ll work within one of our specialist operational centres where you will learn to:

• Service and repair a wide variety of lifting equipment to meet company, industry and manufacturer standards
• Adjust and maintain the mechanical and electrical aspects of lifting and handling equipment
• Inspect and function test a wide range of equipment
• Assess equipment to ensure it meets the correct operational and safety guidelines
• Diagnose and rectify faults, making recommendations regarding replacement parts and fitting them correctly
• Recognise defective items through fault finding procedures
• Provide comprehensive reports for customers
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive service and maintenance records
• Develop in-depth product knowledge, continually expanding your skills
• Build excellent working relationships with customers and understand their business needs and requirements
• Become an ambassador for our “Customer First” culture, resolving any issues quickly and keeping your colleagues and customers informed, so they feel truly valued
• Expand your team working skills with your colleagues and the wider Sunbelt Rentals team
• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines as part of a varied workday in a fast-paced operational environment
• Operate within a highly developed safety culture within a focused team environment

The training you will be getting

• Level 3 Lifting Equipment Technician qualification
• Level 2 Functional Skills English and maths (if needed)
• Workplace experience to gain practical skills
• Guidance and training from an experienced workplace mentor
• Industry recognised training leading to an apprenticeship qualification. This will be delivered through online sessions, via an assessor visiting the workplace, and will also include residential block training sessions at a training centre. You may be required to travel outside of your normal working hours on a limited number of occasions
• Inclusion in relevant Sunbelt Rentals training sessions to develop professional skills. This may require some travel to other business locations
• We’ll provide you with a comprehensive company induction, role-specific training and apprenticeship support
• You will become a part of a larger apprentice cohort where you will be able to form lifelong relationships and engage in a wider support network

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Following successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be offered a permanent role with one of the best rental equipment providers in the industry. The size and scope of Sunbelt Rentals affords a wealth of opportunity for future progression. We are increasingly investing in developing the skills of our apprentices, with additional wide-ranging training opportunities built into the programme, and the development of possible higher-level qualifications and career pathways post-graduation.

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Salary

£14k per annum