Apprentice Lifting Engineer in Tamworth

Speedy are the UK's leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services - everything for every job! Based in Tamworth as an Apprentice Lifting Engineer, you will be an important part of depot operations and a key player in keeping the workshop productive meaning equipment is always available for our customers to ensure their experience with us is positive and we continue to be the best hire company in the industry.

You will take part in our structured three year training programme. During this time you will be trained by our knowledgeable and experienced colleagues along with attending block placements with our college provider.

Programme Overview:

• Year 1/2: Completion of a Level 3 Lifting Technician apprenticeship standard and associated End Point Assessment (EPA)
• Year 3: Completion of Speedy's in-house lifting training programme.

When you are not in college completing your formal qualifications, you will be based in (add location) full time learning from our experienced engineers and practicing your skills ready to be signed off as a fully qualified engineer at the end of year 3.

What are we looking for?

• Are ambitious, driven and willing to learn and develop
• Are comfortable attending block learning placements at other sites in the country and learning both on the job and in a classroom/practical learning environment
• Are comfortable being away from home for when attending block placements at college
• Have a natural interest in machinery, mechanics and electrics
• Are comfortable working at height
• Can be team players
• Adapt to a fast paced working environment
• Show good communication skills
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver

We want to help you carve out a successful career at Speedy and we will provide you with all of the skills, knowledge and experience needed to do this. In return we want you to use your skill set to help drive our business forward and contribute to our continuing success as the best hire company in our industry.

Qualifications

Please note that you must hold a minimum of GCSE Grade 4/Grade C or above in English and Mathematics or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English in order to be considered for this apprenticeship.

What we offer:

• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Free onsite parking
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free and confidential support and counselling

The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and foster an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.