Apprentice Safety Equipment Technician
Sunbelt Rentals UK
Manchester, M22 4RS
Closes in 5 days (Thursday 27 February)
Posted on 13 February 2025
Contents
Summary
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. Following successful completion of your apprenticeship, you may be offered a permanent role.
- Wage
-
£16,750 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Starting salary is £16750 and there will be annual incremental increases.
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
-
Monday-Friday between the hours of 07:00 to 17:00 e.g., 08:00 to 16:30. Shifts TBC.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
-
Monday 8 September
- Duration
-
1 year 6 months
- 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
On a daily basis you’ll work within one of our Service Centres 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
Where you’ll work
1 Witham Avenue
Manchester
M22 4RS
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
THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP
Your training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
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
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths and English (grade 4/C 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
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Enthusiasm
- Motivation to learn new skills
Other requirements
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About this company
Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is. Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect. Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.
After this apprenticeship
- Following successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be offered a permanent role with one of the best rental equipment providers in the industry
- The size and scope of Sunbelt Rentals affords a wealth of opportunity for future progression
- We are increasingly investing in developing the skills of our apprentices, with additional wide-ranging training opportunities built into the programme, and the development of possible higher-level qualifications and career pathways post-graduation
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP
careers@sunbeltrentals.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303729.
Apply now
Closes in 5 days (Thursday 27 February)
When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.
Company’s application instructions
• You will be asked some additional screening questions, which will need to be completed before progressing to the next stage • Your application will be reviewed 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 office.