Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland
Apprentice Electrotechnical
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About The Role
Are you a friendly and outgoing person who is looking for a career with a company that really values your contribution and can offer you award-winning training opportunities? Read on as we may have just the apprenticeship you are looking for!
Our Apprentices are the future of our business. On our 39-month Apprenticeship programme you will learn the skills to become a successful Electrical Engineer with a fantastic range of future career options ahead of you. With the current levels of advancement in technology, there could not be a more exciting time to join us and following successful completion of your apprenticeship you will be offered a permanent role, with one of the best rental equipment providers in the industry.
On a daily basis you’ll work within one of our service centres where you will learn to:
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in the portable accommodation units within our range
- Test and inspect portable building and accommodation units
- Assess installations to ensure they meet the correct operational and safety guidelines
- Deliver electrical refurbishment on any cabins, whether depot based or on-site installations
- Diagnose and rectify faults
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive service records
- Develop in-depth product knowledge
- Build excellent working relationships with customers and understand their business needs and requirements
- Become an ambassador for our “Customer First” culture, resolving any issues quickly and keeping your colleagues and customers informed, so they feel truly valued
- Expand your team working skills with your colleagues and the wider Sunbelt Rentals team
- Manage multiple tasks and deadlines as part of a varied workday in a fast-paced operational environment
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We’ll provide you with a comprehensive company induction, role-specific training, and apprenticeship support. You will become a part of a larger apprentice cohort where you will be able to form lifelong relationships and engage in a wider support network.
We’ll also support your personal growth and development in line with your Sunbelt Rentals career aspirations. You will attend both in-house and manufacturer courses to expand your product knowledge and skills.
Apprenticeship Training
You will be completing a level 3 Installation Electrician and Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship standard. This will be delivered using a combination of;
- Workplace experience to gain practical skills
- Guidance and training from an experienced workplace mentor
- Industry recognised training leading to an apprenticeship qualification. You will attend residential placements at a training centre and may be required to travel outside of your normal working hours
About The Application Process
Our training provider, North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College, are recruiting on our behalf.
- Complete the application form
- You may be asked to complete some additional screening questions which will need to be completed before progressing to the next stage of the process
- Your application will be reviewed by the college Recruitment Team, and they may arrange a brief telephone interview with you
- If successful, your application will be passed to the hiring manager at Sunbelt Rentals to arrange an interview with you
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About You
About the Candidate
What you will need to bring to the role from day one:
- Enthusiasm
- Motivation to learn new skills
- Responsible behaviour
- Ability to work in a team
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions
- Initiative
- An eagerness to understand our product range and the wider Sunbelt Rentals business
- The ability to engage and build relationships with both internal and external customers
- A flexible and adaptable approach
- GCSE or equivalent grade 4 or above in Maths and English
About Us
About the Company
As part of FTSE 100 Ashtead Group plc, Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. Together, our teams of experts provide rental equipment and managed solutions into every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events.
Our people are at the very heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. Join us and we’ll give you everything you need to succeed - award winning training, professional development and support and opportunities to progress your Sunbelt Rentals career.
The package includes a competitive salary and flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance and a great Company pension scheme.
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