Apprentice Plant Engineer

Clee Hill Plant Limited; Dartford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Clee Hill Plant Limited is seeking an Apprentice Plant Engineer at their Dartford Depot. The role involves service and maintenance of heavy machinery under supervision and attendance at college. Ideal candidates will have or be predicted to have GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths, English, and IT. You will gain Level 2 in Plant Maintenance and potential for further progression. This is a full-time position with 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Predicted to achieve GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths, English and IT.
• Practical skills are necessary for maintenance tasks.
• A keen interest in mechanics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintenance tasks under supervision.
• Attend college on a block release basis.
• Complete work-based training programme.

Skills

Interest in mechanics

Practical skills

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 would like to invite you to come and 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.

A little bit about us:

We have 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 have a keen interest in developing a career with us as a Plant Engineer and would enjoy repairing and maintaining heavy machinery please apply or come and visit our Depot and meet one of our friendly staff who can provide you with an application form.

Due to our continued expansion and future prospects we can offer this career opportunity at our Dartford Depot (DA4 9HQ). Basic hours are 8:00am until 4:30pm Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).

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

During your Apprenticeship you will be able to achieve your Level 2 in Plant Maintenance and progress to complete Level 3.

What will your role involve?

• Service and maintenance tasks (commensurate with level of experience and training) under the direct supervision of an experienced mentor.
• Attendance at college on a block release basis.
• Completion of work-based training programme in accordance with college and company requirements

You will be provided with help through:

• A dedicated mentor to help you throughout your career as an Apprentice
• Regular progress reviews and feedback sessions

Upon completing your Apprenticeship, you can continue to learn and develop within the role of Plant Engineer and gain new skills and knowledge through regular training on new and existing plant machinery.