Apprentice Powered Access Technician

Driver Hire Borders; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Apprentice Powered Access Engineering Technician, where you'll gain hands-on experience in servicing and repairing specialist machinery. This 39-month apprenticeship offers award-winning training and a pathway to a permanent role. Develop critical industry skills and relationships within a supportive team.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and induction

Support for personal growth and development

Opportunity to form lifelong relationships

Engagement in a wider support network

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Must be willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail desired.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair powered access machinery to meet standards.
• Inspect equipment and ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
• Maintain service and maintenance records accurately.

Skills

Electrical fault diagnosis

Mechanical repair

Hydraulic fault diagnosis

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Lift Truck and Powered Access Technician Apprenticeship Standard

Job description

Are you a friendly and outgoing person who is looking for a career with a company that really values your contribution and can offer you award-winning training opportunities? Read on as we may have just the apprenticeship you are looking for!

Our apprentices are the future of our business. On our 39-month apprenticeship programme you will learn the skills to become a successful Powered Access Engineering Technician with a fantastic range of future career options ahead of you. Withthe 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 one of our service centres where you will learn to:

• Service and repair a diverse fleet of specialist Powered Access machinery to meet company and manufacturer standards
• Inspect and function test a wide range of equipment
• Assess machines to ensure they meet the correct operational and safety guidelines
• Diagnose and rectify complex electrical, mechanical and hydraulic faults
• Order replacement parts and fit them correctly
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive service and maintenance records
• Develop in-depth product knowledge
• 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

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.

Apprenticeship Training

You will be completing a level 3 Lift Truck and Powered Access Technician Apprenticeship Standard. This will be delivered using a combination of:

• Workplace experience to gain practical skills
• Guidance and training from an experienced workplace mentor
• Industry recognised training leading to an apprenticeship qualification. You will attend residential placements at a training centre and may be required to travel outside of your normal working hours

About the Application Process

• Complete the application
• You will be asked some additional screening questions which will need to be completed before progressing to the next stage of the process
• Your application will be reviewed by our Recruitment Team and you may be invited to complete a video interview
• If successful at video interview, you will then be invited to one of our online assessment centres.
• From there, again if successful, your application will be passed to the hiring manager at Sunbelt Rentals, who will arrange an interview with you at the centre/depot.

Due to volume of applications the vacancy may close early