Lowe Rental Corporation
Apprentice Refurb Technician
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Job Location
CHELTENHAM, Gloucestershire GL52 7DQ
Who we are
Lowe Corp Europe, inclusive of Lowe Rental and PKL Group (UK) Ltd, is the world’s leading refrigeration, commercial catering equipment and Portable Kitchen supplier to major food exhibitions, sporting events and retailers across the globe; from the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix to Glastonbury, we provide high quality rental solutions to help our clients entertain and delight their customers. With over 40 years’ experience, our unique culture is built on people, from motivating and developing our highly talented team, to truly listening to and delivering against our clients’ needs. Beijing to Boston, Berlin to Belfast, we are an entrepreneurial organisation and take pride in our ability to provide innovative products and services to our impressive client-base.
Apprenticeship Summary
This apprenticeship scheme aligns directly with a Level 2 Property Maintenance Apprenticeship. 1 day per week at college and 4 days within our business over the course of 18 months plus 3 months end point assessment to achieve a Level 2 in Property Maintenance.
What’s in it for me?
You will learn and obtain experience in the fundamentals of modular unit maintenance, optimising unit conditions and quality. You will understand the mechanism of our units, including electrical, plumbing, external repairs, flooring as well as providing first and immediate response to fault finding, whilst maximising quality and ensuring cost effectiveness. Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, you will be taught, and put into practice, a variety of skills in maintenance which will be key for a role within our operations department here at PKL. Your apprenticeship will last for 21 months, during which time you will rotate across the refurb and quay to gain the relevant skillset to excel.
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What will I be doing?
- Be a champion of brand standards
- Contribute to morning briefings with team members
- Undertake refurbishment work to Portable Buildings including roofing, flooring, carpentry, wall skinning, painting and maintenance
- Other associated maintenance works required to doors, windows, hatches, drainpipes, vents and general structural works to Portable Buildings.
- Review drawings
Subject to aspiration, performance and business requirement, you may have the opportunity to progress into a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Where appropriate, you may also have the opportunity to experience business functions beyond Refurb—such as Kit Heaven and PSD to gain a well-rounded understanding of our operations. Regular time will be set aside for self-reflection, performance reviews, and one-to-one meetings with your manager.
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Qualifications
What do I need?
- A minimum of 5 GSCEs, achieved or predicted, A*- C or 9 – 4, including Maths and English
- Strong desire to learn and develop, using open thinking; able to easily adapt to new ways of working
- Good IT skills - A working knowledge of Microsoft office programs is sufficient
- Ideally able to demonstrate a strong work ethic, e.g. through part time employment and/or voluntary activities
- Can do attitude and approach
- Support others and get involved
- Be a team player
- Proactive and able to use your initiative
- Hard working/conscientious
- Take ownership of your work
How to Apply
Applications can be made via: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship or an email to megan.hedges@pkl.co.uk
Your application should include:
- CV outlining any relevant experience, skills and achievements
Applications close on 28th September 2026
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