At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as an Apprentice Engineer and keep our workshop running smoothly.
- Company: Speedy, the UK's leading hire provider with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days holiday, life assurance, and discounts across the Speedy brand.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and grow your career with excellent training and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience while learning from industry experts in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science or Level 2 Engineering qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 18000 - 25000 £ per year.
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 Oxford Branch as an Apprentice 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 training programme. During this time you will be trained by our knowledgeable and experienced colleagues along with attending online classes each week.
Programme Overview
The overall programme is for 36 months to the End Point Assessment (EPA) where you will achieve:
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance - Engineered Services (Vocational Skills)
- Level 3 Sub Diploma in Engineering Technologies (Development Knowledge)
- Functional Skills in English and Maths (unless exempt)
What are we looking for?
- Are ambitious, driven and willing to learn and develop
- Have a natural interest in machinery, mechanics and electrics
- Can be a team player
- 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.
If you are successful in obtaining this role we will require:
- GCSEs: Minimum of 3 or 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or higher, specifically including Mathematics, English, and a Science.
- Alternatives: Level 2 Engineering qualification (e.g., Diploma in Engineering or Maintenance).
- Maths/English: If not achieved at school, applicants may be required to work towards Level 2 Functional Skills during the 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 etc. across many suppliers.
- Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
- PAM - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management
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. Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. 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.
