Apprentice Service Engineer - Plymouth

SLD Pumps and Power; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Apprentice to join their team in Plymouth. This role offers an exciting opportunity to learn hands-on skills in diagnosing and repairing rental equipment, with a focus on pumps. As an apprentice, you will receive on-the-job training and support from experienced mentors, preparing you for a successful career in mechanical engineering. The company provides a competitive salary above the minimum wage for apprentices, along with fully funded study options and various employee rewards. If you are passionate about mechanical work and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Higher salary than minimum wage

Fully funded study options

Apprentice events and awards

Regular college release

Employee rewards and recognition initiatives

Bravo Awards for outstanding contributions

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical experience is essential for servicing and repairing equipment.
• GCSE qualifications in English and Maths are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the service and repair of various types of pumps.
• Adhere to Health and Safety Procedures while working.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Time management

Organizational skills

Customer service excellence

Teamwork

Education

GCSE with 3 Grades C/4 or above including English & Maths

Job description

Location: Carrier Rentals Plymouth, Porsham Close, Belliver Ind Estate, Roborough, Plymouth, PL6 7DB, UK

SLD Pumps & Power (Carrier’s company), one of the UK's leading suppliers of pumps and generator rental equipment, is hiring Mechanical Engineer – Apprentice in our depot in Plymouth. The main goal of the role is to learn how to diagnose and repair our hire equipment with the aim of being able to support our team in the depot or on customers’ sites.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a person with previous mechanical experience to service and repair our equipment in the depot or on customer’s sites.

On the Job training with your mentor, learning how to:

1. Assist in the service and repair of various types of pumps
2. Service off-hired equipment ready for re-hire
3. Adhere to all Health and Safety Procedures
4. Assist with loading and unloading of equipment onto external transport trucks

What do we offer?

1. Much higher salary than the minimum wage for Apprentices (Year 1, £16,000 per annum)
2. A range of fully funded study options once you complete your apprenticeship, allowing you to choose the path that’s right for you, whether that’s further vocational training or academic degrees
3. Apprentice events and awards ceremonies
4. Regular release to a local college
5. Benefits Central Platform hosting employee rewards and recognition initiatives and health and wellbeing resources
6. Bravo Awards which recognise outstanding contributions from all employees and encourage excellence

What we’re looking for:

1. 3 Grades C/4 or above in GCSE including English & Maths
2. Time management and organisational skills
3. Commitment to customer service excellence
4. Team Player

Our commitment to you

Our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity, and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops, and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork, and ultimately drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We strive to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine of growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback, and always challenging ourselves to do better. This is The Carrier Way.

Join us and make a difference.

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

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