Lifting Equipment Technician Apprentice

Summary

Rigging Services is looking for two Lifting Equipment Technician apprentices to join our team. We will train you to a very high standard as a specialist in a range of equipment unique to the entertainment industry. Carrying out the high quality work that is needed to ensure that live events happen on time and safely.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Lifting equipment technician (level 3)
Hours: 08:00 - 17:00, with one hour unpaid lunch break. Monday to Friday.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 20 January
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 2

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

To maintain, inspect and test company and customer equipment in accordance with all statutory regulations periodic examinations of lifting equipment and accessories in accordance with all statutory regulations for our clients and our own inventory
To ensure that all company standards are upheld, in particular working to all safety specifications and legislation
To help maintain a large inventory of hire equipment
To be actively involved in stock control, data entries and other processes as required from day to day
Work closely with the Hire Controllers and Branch Managers to ensure the inventory is correctly processed and stored

Where you’ll work

Unit 8

35 White Hart Avenue

London

SE28 0GU

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

CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

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

Lifting Equipment Technician Level 3 qualification
Repair, maintain, modify, inspect, test, install and assemble lifting equipment to ensure its suitability and safety for a continued period of service.
City of Bristol College
Training will be off site in its entirety

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 5/4)

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
Determined
Ability to work to deadlines
Conscientious

Other requirements

Full time employment. Can progress to become a specialist technician on Electrical systems used in the exciting sector of event production.

About this company

Rigging Services is a major supplier of rigging equipment and design solutions, for the theatre, live event, conference, exhibition, visitor attraction, film and television industries. Based in East London, West London & the Midlands we supply professional rigging solutions for sale or rental to clients anywhere in the world - coupled with outstanding support aided by our overseas business partners.

https://www.riggingservices.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Clean, warm, bright, modern, enjoyable working environment. Varied working day and week. 28 days paid holiday, contributory pension. Overtime available.

After this apprenticeship

Full time employment. Can progress to become a specialist technician on Electrical systems used in the exciting sector of event production.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

Apprenticeship Team

apprentice@cityofbristol.ac.uk

01173125250

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290170.

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Closes on Tuesday 7 January

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