Apprentice Plant Engineer

CLEE HILL PLANT LIMITED; Andover; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction plant hire company in Andover is seeking an apprentice Plant Engineer to join their team. This role involves hands-on training in maintenance and repair of heavy machinery, supported by a dedicated mentor. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in Maths, English, and IT, along with a keen interest in mechanics. Upon completion of the apprenticeship, opportunities for further development in plant engineering will be available.

Benefits

Dedicated mentor

Regular progress reviews

Opportunity for ongoing training

Qualifications

• Candidates should have or be predicted to have GCSEs in Maths, English, and IT.
• Practical skills and a keen interest in mechanics are essential.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintenance tasks appropriate to your level of experience.
• Attend college on a block release basis.
• Complete a work-based training program in line with college and company requirements.

Skills

Practical skills

Interest in mechanics

Education

GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths, English, and IT

Job description

Clee Hill Plant Limited is a leading construction plant hire company and the largest compaction and surface dressing hire company in the UK. We invite you to join us in this exciting opportunity. We have supplied a wide variety of plant and equipment to customers for over 60 years, which our engineers maintain and repair.

About us:

We operate a nationwide network of 9 depots (Glasgow, Darlington, Stoke, Chesterfield, Ludlow, Corby, Andover, Dartford, and Newton Abbot) with a fleet of over 2,500 machines. If you're interested in developing a career as a Plant Engineer and enjoy repairing and maintaining heavy machinery, please apply or visit our depot to meet our friendly staff and collect an application form.

Due to ongoing expansion, this career opportunity is available at our Andover Depot (SP10 3TJ). Basic hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).

The ideal candidate will have or be predicted to have GCSE grade 4 or above (Grade C or above) in Maths, English, and IT, or equivalents. Practical skills and a keen interest in mechanics are essential.

During your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to achieve Level 2 in Plant Maintenance and progress to Level 3.

Your role will involve:

• Service and maintenance tasks appropriate to your level of experience and training, under the supervision of an experienced mentor.
• Attending college on a block release basis.
• Completing a work-based training program in line with college and company requirements.

You will receive support through:

• A dedicated mentor to guide you throughout your apprenticeship.
• Regular progress reviews and feedback sessions.

Upon completing your apprenticeship, you can continue to develop your skills as a Plant Engineer through ongoing training on new and existing plant machinery.