Apprentice Lifting Equipment Engineer

Short Vacancy Description:

This is an Apprentice role. It is a full-time role that requires basic mechanical skills and physical load lifting. You will also maintain, service, inspect & test all types of lifting equipment. Including powered hoists and winches.

Full Vacancy Description:

Main Duties to Include:

• Service, repair, inspection & testing of lifting equipment.
• Various mechanical and electrical hoists, hydraulic jacks, shackles and webbing slings.
• Also, assembly of chain slings & wire rope sling assemblies.

Your training will consist of in-house posting with lead engineer, and manufacturers courses.

This is a varied role with a high level of physical heavy-lifting work

Qualifications:

• GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade C / 4 and above) essential

Hours: 

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Progression:

Once qualified, progression is offered to the right candidate, this could be a full-time position. 

Training:

• Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard.
• Apprenticeship learning will take place in the workplace and at Rochdale Training on day release 
• Product training

Things to Consider:

You will be working in cold damp conditions both inside & outside.

Questions to Cosnider: 

Why are you interested in this position?

Have you checked the distance from your home to this workplace? How do you plan to get there?