Apprentice Construction Machinery Mechanic

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 if successful you will be contacted to complete a pre recorded video interview 
• The final stage will then be an onsite assessment/ interview with the hiring manager at Sunbelt Rentals

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
• GCSE or equivalent Grade 3 or above in Maths and English