Apprentice Engineer

Securitas UK; Caldicot; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

AFI-Rentals is recruiting an Apprentice Engineer to gain hands-on experience servicing and maintaining a growing fleet of truck-mounted and powered access machinery. You will work with experienced service engineers, learning to master complex systems at the Caldicot depot.

This three-year apprenticeship combines practical shop-floor training with structured block-release modules at F-TEC Swindon, the UK's leading training provider for powered access sectors.

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSEs at Grade 4 / C or above (or equivalent).
• A clear interest and natural aptitude for practical engineering.
• Genuine enthusiasm for the role and a strong desire to learn.
• Ability to work well under pressure, follow safety instructions, and contribute to a team.
• Willingness to attend block-release training modules at F-TEC in Swindon.
• A full UK driving licence (or working towards one) is advantageous for future progression.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, fault-find, and repair systems on our fleet.
• Attend structured block-release modules at F-TEC Swindon to earn your Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.
• Carry out Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs) and maintain accurate service records to ensure machines meet safety and industry regulations.

Skills

Interest in engineering

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE Maths and English 4/C or above

Tools

Block-release training

Job description

Job Description

As an Apprentice Engineer, you will gain valuable practical experience servicing and maintaining our expanding hire fleet of modern truck-mounted and powered access machinery. Working alongside experienced service engineers, you will learn to master complex systems.

• Depot Training: Inspect, service, fault-find, and repair systems on our fleet.
• Block Release College: Attend structured block-release modules at F-TEC Swindon to earn your Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.
• Safety & Standards: Carry out Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs) and maintain accurate service records to ensure machines meet strict safety and industry regulations.

Qualified powered access engineers are in high demand across the UK. We don’t just offer a job—we offer a long-term career path where hard work is recognised and rewarded.

If you have a strong interest in developing skills as an engineer, we want to hear from you!

• Maths and English GCSEs at Grade 4 / C or above (or equivalent).
• A clear interest and natural aptitude for practical engineering.
• Genuine enthusiasm for the role and a strong desire to learn.
• Ability to work well under pressure, follow safety instructions, and contribute to a team.
• Willingness to attend block-release training modules at F-TEC in Swindon.
• A full UK driving licence (or working towards one) is advantageous for future progression.

As one of the largest and fastest-growing powered access companies in the UK, AFI-Rentals builds success by nurturing talent and rewarding hard work. If you are looking for a fast-paced, hands-on, and rewarding career with a clear route for progression, we’d love to hear from you.

Based from, our Caldicot depot, this 3-year apprenticeship combines practical, real-world workshop experience alongside specialist block-release training at F-TEC in Swindon, the UK's leading training provider for the powered access and material handling sectors.