Summary
Our fitting team are key to maintaining the reliability of our plant fleet, and the reputation of our business. You will be working within a small team to learn how to inspect, service and maintain our full range of hire equipment, from small electrical items up to large excavators and dumpers.
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm, 40 hours per week rising to 42.5 hours at age 18+.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 1 September 2025
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Cleaning and preparation of equipment prior to hire.
* Inspection of equipment on return from hire to ensure customers are billed for damage.
* Servicing and maintenance of equipment in line with manufacturers guidance.
* Maintaining tidiness of depot.
* Following company safety policies and risk assessments at all times.
* Assisting colleagues as and when required.
Where you’ll work
Eagle Plant
Horton Road
Stanwell Moor
Surrey
TW19 6AQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP
Your training course
Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Interpret technical data, documentation and operational conditions, and apply in line with the technician’s role.
* Interpret and respect safety procedure requirements, undertake risk assessment and mitigation measures to safeguard, bystanders, the general public, property and livestock.
* To communicate with and gather information from colleagues and customers employing a range of techniques as appropriate to the audience. This includes explaining technical matters in straight forward terms and asking questions to gather the information required to perform an efficient diagnosis.
* Demonstrate professional customer care practices as an individual and team member. This includes; presentation of oneself, the work area, the company’s vehicle and equipment. treating customers and colleagues with respect and courtesy, supporting work colleagues, the company and its products and services
* Install and handover machinery, plant and equipment, explaining its safe operation, maintenance and warranty requirements, verification of optimum performance and the completion of handover documentation
* Conduct advanced maintenance, and the repair of technologically advanced machinery and equipment which typically may include; power units, power trains, plant, machinery, equipment and their components
* Carry out diagnostics, repairs and re-instatement of complex products and verify conformity to manufacturer’s specification.
* Compile technical reports, repair proposals, quotations and incident reports
* Maintain and repair complex hydraulic systems and their components as appropriate to the sector.
* Maintain, interrogate, calibrate and repair electronic equipment and systems
* Minimise machinery, plant and equipment downtime by carrying out diagnostic and preventative maintenance efficiently and effectively.
Your training plan
* Land based service Engineer Level 3 -
* Block release at NSCG Stafford College
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4/C)
* Maths (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
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Physical fitness