Apprentice Construction Plant Maintenance Technician

About The Role

Are you a friendly and outgoing person who is looking for a career with a company that really values your contribution and can offer you award-winning training opportunities? Read on as we may have just the apprenticeship you are looking for!

Our apprentices are the future of our business. On our 36 month apprenticeship programme you will learn the skills to become a successful Construction Plant Machinery Technician with a fantastic range of future career options ahead of you. With the current levels of advancement in technology, there could not be a more exciting time to join us and following successful completion of your apprenticeship you will be offered a permanent role, with one of the best rental equipment providers in the industry.

On a daily basis you'll work within one of our service centres where you will learn to:

• Service and repair a fleet of plant machinery to meet company and manufacturer standards
• Inspect and function test a wide range of equipment
• Assess machines to ensure they meet the correct operational and safety guidelines
• Diagnose and rectify machinery faults
• Order replacement parts and fit them correctly
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive service and maintenance records
• Develop in depth product knowledge
• 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

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.

We'll also support your personal growth and development in line with your Sunbelt Rentals career aspirations. You will attend both in house and manufacturer courses to expand your product knowledge and skills, and opportunities for progression to higher level qualifications are available.

Apprenticeship Training

You will be completing a level 3 Construction Equipment Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard. This will be delivered using a combination of:

• Workplace experience to gain practical skills
• Guidance and training from an experienced workplace mentor
• Industry recognised training leading to an apprenticeship qualification. You will attend residential placements at a training centre and may be required to travel outside of your normal working hours

About You

What you will need to bring to the role from day one:

• Enthusiasm
• Motivation to learn new skills
• Responsible behaviour
• Ability to work in a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions
• Initiative
• An eagerness to understand our product range and the wider Sunbelt Rentals business
• The ability to engage and build relationships with both internal and external customers
• A flexible and adaptable approach
• At least five GCSEs or equivalent at Grade 4 or above including Maths and English