Apprentice Lifting Engineer

Speedy Hire Plc; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

26 days holiday

Free onsite parking

Canteen facilities

95% discount across Speedy brand

My Staff Shop

Green Commute Initiative

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Speedy Hire Plc in Ellesmere Port offers an Apprentice Lifting Engineer position as part of our three-year training programme, combining on-site learning with block placements at college providers. You will be trained by experienced colleagues and gain hands-on experience to become a fully qualified engineer.

During years 1 and 2 you will complete a Level 3 Lifting Technician apprenticeship with EPA, and year 3 ends with our in-house lifting training.

Qualifications

• GCSE 4/5 in English and Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills required.
• Willing to learn and develop through a 3-year training programme.

Responsibilities

• Based in Ellesmere Port learning from experienced engineers and practicing skills.
• Complete Level 3 Lifting Technician apprenticeship and in-house lifting training by year 3.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Willing to learn

Education

GCSE 4/5 English & Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills

Job description

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 Ellesmere Port as an Apprentice Lifting 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 three 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 3Lifting Technician apprenticeship standard and associated End Point Assessment (EPA)

Year 3: Completion of Speedy's in-house lifting training programme.

When you are not in college completing your formal qualifications, you will be based in Ellesmere Port 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 3.

What are we looking for?

• 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 comfortablebeing away from home for when attending block placements at college
• 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 a minimum of GCSE Grade 4/Grade Cor above in English and Mathematics or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English in order to be considered for this apprenticeship.

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
• PAM - 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 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.