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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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?
We are looking for apprentices who:
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.
**Please note that you must hold a 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 etc. across many suppliers.
Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
Vita – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management.
Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.
Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.
https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance
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.
About The CompanyNew vacancy request ID: 1973
Request submitted by: emma.telford@speedyservices.com
Hierarchy category: UKI Hire
New vacancy job title: Apprentice Lifting Engineer
Role grade: 1
Reason for recruitment: Budgeted addition
Rationale for recruitment: Budgeted addition
Role specific qualifications: N/A
Previous job holder:
Employee number:
Leave date:
Recruiting line manager: N/A - N/A
Location: PLYMOUTH UMBRELLA
Postcode: PL3 4EB
Region/division: UK Hire West
Cost centre: 6026
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: 8:30 to 5
Contractual weekly hours: 40
Salary: 14000 to 14000
Vacancy open to: Internal and external applicants
Additional comments:
Approver 1: RABAB RIZVI - RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING MANAGER
Approver 2: RABAB RIZVI - RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING MANAGER
