Apprentice Powered Access Technician

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Apprentice Powered Access Technician in Birmingham. This 39-month apprenticeship offers award-winning training and the opportunity to develop skills in servicing and repairing specialist machinery. You will gain hands-on experience while working closely with a supportive team, ensuring safety and operational standards are met. Ideal candidates are motivated, responsible, and eager to learn, with a strong foundation in Maths and English. A permanent role awaits upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Motivation to learn new skills and responsible behaviour.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair a diverse fleet of Powered Access machinery.
• Diagnose and rectify complex electrical, mechanical and hydraulic faults.
• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records.

Skills

Motivation to learn new skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Initiative

Education

GCSE or equivalent Grade 4 or above in Maths and English

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15.05.2025

Expiry Date:

29.06.2025

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About The Role

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. 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 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.

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 ifsuccessfulyou will be contacted to complete a pre recorded video interview
• The final stage will then be an onsiteassessment/ interview with thehiring manager at Sunbelt Rentals

Due to volume of applications the vacancy may close early

About You

What you will need to bring to the role from day one:

• Motivation to learn new skills
• Responsible behaviour
• Ability to work in a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions
• Initiative
• An eagerness to understand our product range and the wider Sunbelt Rentals business
• The ability to engage and build relationships with both internal and external customers
• A flexible and adaptable approach
• Confidence to work at height
• Ideally GCSE or equivalent Grade 4 or above in Maths and English