Introduction
An excellent opportunity in Dunstable to become an apprentice operative engineer with Empire Hire Group!
About the Employer
Empire Hire Group is one of the fastest growing providers of short‑term hire of powered access, site security and tools in the UK. The company is headquartered in Dunstable, Bedfordshire but can rent the full range of equipment across all of England and Scotland. Empire Hire Group has a huge fleet of equipment available to hire, including scissor lifts, boom lifts, push‑around pop‑ups, PECO/ECO lifts, material lifts, gas lifts, access towers, podiums, steps and combi ladders, secure site storage, pallet trucks and trolleys, pipe‑threading equipment and professional‑grade drills and saws.
The company's powered access equipment is ideal for a wide range of applications, including construction, maintenance, and refurbishment. The range of access equipment available is perfect for working at heights of up to 20 metres. The push‑around pop‑ups are a great economical option for smaller jobs, and the PECO/ECO lifts are manual lifts that are perfect for budget‑conscious customers.
What You'll Do
With this apprenticeship you will assist engineers with servicing, maintenance, and repair of powered access equipment, learn and support with pre‑delivery inspections (PDIs) and safety checks, develop understanding of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems, perform safe loading and unloading of equipment on vehicles, build technical competence to carry out servicing and repairs with increasing independence, maintain a safe, clean, and organised workshop environment and record work completed and maintain accurate service documentation.
Training Outcome
- Progress to qualified Service Engineer position
- Specialise in hydraulics, electrics, or advanced diagnostics
- Move into hybrid or full‑time mobile engineer to attend breakdowns on sites
- Advance to senior engineering specialised in major investigations and repairs
Skills Required
- Able to work as part of a team
- Has a can‑do attitude
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential – GCSE English, grade 3/D
- Essential – GCSE Maths, grade 3/D
Course Information
Course: Engineering operative (Level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working week: Monday to Friday 08:30 to 18:00, 1 Saturday per month.
Expected duration: 2 years
Number of positions available: 2
Training provider: BEDFORD COLLEGE
