Apprentice Engineering operative
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Company: Sunbelt Rentals
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Location: Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0DW
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,750.00
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Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
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Ref: VAC-01112
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Application Deadline Date: 27/03/2025
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Start Date: 08/09/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday-Friday between the hours of 07:00 to 17:00. e.g. 08:00 to 16:30. Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Are you a friendly and outgoing person who is looking for a Company that really values your contribution and can offer you award-winning training opportunities? Our apprentices are the future of our business.
Qualifications Required
GCSE Maths and English (grade 4/C or above)
Personal Qualities
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
Skills Required
Enthusiasm
The motivation and appetite to learn new skills
Responsible behaviour
Ability to work in a team
Good written and verbal communication skills
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship standard
Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.
Future Prospects
Following successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be offered a permanent role with one of the best rental equipment providers in the industry.
Vacancy Detail
On our 18-month apprenticeship programme you will learn the skills to become a successful Equipment 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 our National Service Centre where you will learn to:
Service and repair a wide variety of confined space safety equipment to meet company, industry, and manufacturer standards. This includes industry leading lifting, gas detection, breathing, lighting and air distribution equipment.
Inspect and function test a wide range of equipment, assessing that 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
Combine working in our national service centre workshop with visits to customer sites to service and repair their equipment
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
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. This is a great opportunity to begin a career journey within the service department of the specialist Safety and Communications Division of Sunbelt Rentals.
Other Information
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.