Apprentice Engineer

Speedy are the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job!

Based in Leeds as an Apprentice Engineer, you will be an important part of depot operations and a key player in keeping the workshop productive meaning equipment is always available for our customers to ensure their experience with us is positive and we continue to be the best hire company in the industry.

You will take part in our structured four year training programme.  During this time you will be trained by our knowledgeable and experienced colleagues along with attending block placements with our college provider.

Programme Overview:

Year 1/2: Completion of a Level 2 Land Based Service Engineer apprenticeship standard and associated End Point Assessment (EPA)

Year 3/4: Completion of Level 3 Land Based Service Engineer Technician apprenticeship standard and associated End Point Assessment (EPA)

When you are not in college completing your formal qualifications, you will be based in  Leeds full time learning from our experienced engineers and practicing your skills ready to be signed off as a fully qualified engineer at the end of Year 4.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for apprentices who:

Are ambitious, driven and willing to learn and develop
Are comfortable attending block learning placements at other sites in the country and learning both on the job and in a classroom/practical learning environment
Are comfortable from being away from home for 1 week per month during term time
Have a natural interest in machinery, mechanics and electrics
Are comfortable working at height
Can be team players
Adapt to a fast paced working environment
Show good communication skills
Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.

We want to help you carve out a successful career at Speedy and we will provide you with all of the skills, knowledge and experience needed to do this. In return we want you to use your skill set to help drive our business forward and contribute to our continuing success as the best hire company in our industry.

**Please note that you must hold a Level 1 equivalent or GCSE Grade 2/Grade E or above in English and Mathematics in order to be considered for this apprenticeship.**

If you are successful in obtaining this role, in order to complete the L3 qualification you will have to complete L2 Functional Skills in English and Mathematics. If you can provide evidence of GCSE Mathematics and English qualifications at Grade C/Grade 4 or above you will be exempt from needing to complete these qualifications.  If you do need to complete them, our college provider will work with you in order to achieve this.

What we offer:

Life assurance
Pension Scheme
26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Free onsite parking 
Canteen facilities
95% discount across the Speedy brand.
My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers. 
Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling 
Vita – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management.

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. 

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance. 

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.