Apprentice Lifting Equipment Technician

LIFTING GEAR UK LTD

Tipton, DY4 8XP

Closes in 25 days (Monday 2 December at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 November 2024

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Summary

Lifting Gear UK is seeking an ambitious individual to join our team as a Lifting Equipment Apprentice at our Birmingham Depot. This position offers the opportunity to learn and develop skills in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of various types of lifting equipment, opening doors to a promising career in the Lifting Equipment industry.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Lifting equipment technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, between 08:00 - 16:30.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 9 December

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As an apprentice at Lifting Gear UK, you'll undergo mentoring from an experienced Lifting Equipment Engineer and also engage in the following:

  • Assist in the inspection, testing, and certification of lifting equipment according to industry standards and regulations, while undergoing the apprenticeship program
  • Learn to identify and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in lifting equipment
  • Participate in preventive maintenance activities to ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment
  • Support technicians in conducting repairs and replacements of components as needed
  • Follow safety procedures and protocols at all times to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment
  • Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance tasks, and repairs performed on lifting equipment
  • Collaborate with team members to complete assigned tasks efficiently and meet deadlines
  • Attend bi-weekly online apprenticehip training sessions with Qualitrain

Where you’ll work

Unit 24

Coneygree Industrial Estate

Tipton

DY4 8XP

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

QUALITRAIN LIMITED

Your training course

Lifting equipment technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Use knowledge, experience and judgement to undertake inspections/examinations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and guidelines and industry standards
  • Estimate time required to complete a task
  • Identify components that require repair, replacement or discard and diagnose faults
  • Repair or replace component parts in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and industry standards
  • Assemble, dismantle and reassemble new and used lifting equipment
  • Complete routine maintenance on items of lifting equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, guidelines and industry standards
  • Manufacture/assemble steel wire rope sling in accordance with the applicable and current EN, BS, or ISO manufacturing standards (or other standard specified by the client) and techniques or specifications
  • Measure and assess wear tolerances and deformation in line with manufacturer instructions/guidance and industry standard
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, schematic parts diagrams, load charts and technical specifications
  • Research information using hard copy and digital formats, e.g. referring to LOLER, manufacturers specifications, standards
  • Log and record work activities and prepare reports, such as a Report of Thorough Examination, Examination Defect Report, timesheets
  • Identify and use tools and measuring devices required for a task, for example verniers, load cells, tape measure, steel rule
  • Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working area
  • Apply company quality control measures
  • Apply knowledge of lifting equipment to appropriately guide customers in the selection of lifting equipment for the task
  • Work in accordance with Safe Systems of Work and apply control measures as required (such as Health and Safety at Work Act, Working at Height, Risk Assessment and Method Statements)
  • Apply safe manual handling techniques
  • Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
  • Identify and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Develop safe systems of work, including risk assessments and method statements, Specifying manpower required, Specifying qualifications, training and experience requirements, Identifying safe methods of access and transportation, Identifying correct PPE for the task, Specifying work location and environment, plant, machinery, tools and equipment, Identifying the applicable statutory and customer safety standards that must be complied with
  • Identify toxic and hazardous substances and environments and apply control measures
  • Dispose of equipment, components and substances in accordance with environmental regulations, industry standards and company policy
  • Control and manage spills
  • Perform different types of tests to verify lifting equipment, eg light load test, proof load, function test
  • Use lifting equipment safely
  • Install lifting equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specification and industry working practices
  • Mark lifting equipment in accordance with industrial standards
  • Use knowledge, experience and judgement to undertake inspections/examinations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and guidelines and industry standards
  • Estimate time required to complete a task
  • Identify components that require repair, replacement or discard and diagnose faults
  • Repair or replace component parts in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and industry standards
  • Assemble, dismantle and reassemble new and used lifting equipment
  • Complete routine maintenance on items of lifting equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, guidelines and industry standards
  • Manufacture/assemble steel wire rope sling in accordance with the applicable and current EN, BS, or ISO manufacturing standards (or other standard specified by the client) and techniques or specifications
  • Measure and assess wear tolerances and deformation in line with manufacturer instructions/guidance and industry standard
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, schematic parts diagrams, load charts and technical specifications
  • Research information using hard copy and digital formats, e.g. referring to LOLER, manufacturers specifications, standards
  • Log and record work activities and prepare reports, such as a Report of Thorough Examination, Examination Defect Report, timesheets
  • Identify and use tools and measuring devices required for a task, for example verniers, load cells, tape measure, steel rule
  • Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working area
  • Apply company quality control measures
  • Apply knowledge of lifting equipment to appropriately guide customers in the selection of lifting equipment for the task
  • Work in accordance with Safe Systems of Work and apply control measures as required (such as Health and Safety at Work Act, Working at Height, Risk Assessment and Method Statements)
  • Apply safe manual handling techniques
  • Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
  • Identify and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Develop safe systems of work, including risk assessments and method statements, Specifying manpower required, Specifying qualifications, training and experience requirements, Identifying safe methods of access and transportation, Identifying correct PPE for the task, Specifying work location and environment, plant, machinery, tools and equipment, Identifying the applicable statutory and customer safety standards that must be complied with
  • Identify toxic and hazardous substances and environments and apply control measures
  • Dispose of equipment, components and substances in accordance with environmental regulations, industry standards and company policy
  • Control and manage spills
  • Perform different types of tests to verify lifting equipment, eg light load test, proof load, function test
  • Use lifting equipment safely
  • Install lifting equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specification and industry working practices
  • Mark lifting equipment in accordance with industrial standards

    • Your training plan

    Over the 2 years, you will attend online sessions via MS Teams every 2 weeks with Qualitrain to work towards completing your Level 3 Lifting Equipment Technician Apprenticeship Certificate.

    You will also complete 3x LEEA Courses during this time, they are:

    • LEEA Foundation Certificate
    • LEEA Lifting Accesories Course Diploma
    • LEEA Manual Lifting Machines Diploma

    Lifting Gear UK will provide on-going training and mentorship in the workplace.

    Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade C/4 or Above)
    • Maths (grade C/4 or Above)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Patience
    • Physical fitness

    Other requirements

    Can you get to and from the place of work in a timely manner?

    About this company

    Lifting Gear UK are a one stop provider for a complete lifting and handling equipment service, with branches throughout the whole of the UK. Our products range from heavy lifting and jacking equipment with capacities up to 900 tonnes, through to general site and manual handling equipment to lift just a few kilo’s. In addition we also offer, for both sale and hire, a full range of height safety equipment and solutions for most eventualities.

    https://www.lifting-equipment.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • It is expected that upon completion the apprentice will be offered a full-time position with us, and have the opportunity to progress within the company.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    QUALITRAIN LIMITED

    Andreas

    andreas@morestarts.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286163.

    Apply now

    Closes in 25 days (Monday 2 December at 11:59pm)

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