Apprentice Safety Equipment Technician

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Equipment Technician Apprentice, where you will gain invaluable skills in servicing and repairing safety equipment. This 18-month apprenticeship offers a blend of hands-on experience and formal training, setting you up for a successful career in the rental equipment industry. With a focus on personal growth and development, you'll work alongside experienced mentors and enjoy a supportive environment. Upon completion, you may secure a permanent role within a leading provider, making this an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in a dynamic field.

Benefits

Award-winning training opportunities

Comprehensive company induction

Support for personal growth

Access to industry-recognized training

Qualifications

• Ability to service and repair confined space safety equipment.
• Strong fault diagnosis and rectification skills.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair a variety of safety equipment to meet standards.
• Inspect and function test equipment for safety compliance.
• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records.

Skills

Equipment Repair

Fault Diagnosis

Customer Service

Teamwork

Safety Standards Knowledge

Education

Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship

Tools

Safety Equipment

Diagnostic Tools

Job description

Are you a friendly and outgoing person who is looking for 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 18-month apprenticeship programme you will learn the skills to become a successful Equipment Technician with a fantastic range of future career options ahead of you. With the 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 our National Service Centre where you will learn to:

• Service and repair a wide variety of confined space safety equipment to meet company, industry, and manufacturer standards. This includes industry leading lifting, gas detection, breathing, lighting and air distribution equipment.
• Inspect and function test a wide range of equipment, assessing that it meets the correct operational and safety guidelines
• Diagnose and rectify faults, making recommendations regarding replacement parts and fitting them correctly
• Recognise defective items through fault finding procedures
• Provide comprehensive reports for customers
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive service and maintenance records
• Combine working in our national service centre workshop with visits to customer sites to service and repair their equipment
• Develop in-depth product knowledge, continually expanding your skills
• 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
• Operate within a highly developed safety culture within a focused team 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. This is a great opportunity to begin a career journey within the service department of the specialist Safety and Communications Division of Sunbelt Rentals.

Apprenticeship Training

You will be completing a level 2 Engineering Operative 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. Training will be delivered at Burton and South Derbyshire College

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.