Apprentice Plant Mechanic

Job Description

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 27-month apprenticeship programme you will learn the skills to become a successful Construction Machinery Mechanic 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.

 

Apprenticeship Training

You will be completing a level 2 Land-Based Service Engineer (Construction Plant pathway) 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 the Application Process

  • Complete the application
  • You will be asked some additional screening questions which will need to be completed before progressing to the next stage of the process
  • Your application will be reviewed by our Recruitment Team and you may be invited to complete a video interview
  • If successful at video interview, you will then be invited to one of our online assessment centres.
  • From there, again if successful, your application will be passed to the hiring manager at Sunbelt Rentals, who will arrange an interview with you at the centre/depot.