Summary
Our apprentices are the future of our business. You will learn the skills to become a successful lifting engineer, such as servicing and repairing a wide variety of lifting equipment and adjusting and maintaining the mechanical and electrical aspects of lifting and handling equipment, with a fantastic range of future career options ahead of you.
Wage
£18,500 a year
Starting salary of £18500 with annual incremental increases
Training course
Lifting equipment technician (level 3)
Hours
40-hours per week, in agreement with manager, but 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
2 years 3 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 specialist operational centres where you will learn to:
* Service and repair a wide variety of lifting equipment to meet company, industry and manufacturer standards
* Adjust and maintain the mechanical and electrical aspects of lifting and handling equipment
* Inspect and function test a wide range of equipment
* Assess equipment to ensure 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
* 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 Boss Hall Road
Ipswich
IP1 5BN
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
* Level 3 Lifting Equipment Technician apprenticeship standard
* Level 2 Functional Skills English & maths (if needed)
* Workplace experience to gain practical skills
* Guidance and training from an experienced workplace mentor
* Industry recognised training leading to an apprenticeship qualification. This will be delivered through online sessions, via an assessor visiting the workplace, and will also include residential block training sessions at a training centre. You may be required to travel outside of your normal working hours on a limited number of occasions
* Inclusion in relevant Sunbelt Rentals training sessions to develop professional skills. This may require some travel to other business locations
* 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
* Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths and English (grade 4/C)
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
* Attention to detail
* 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. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.