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Apprentice - Electrotechnical

4 weeks ago


Solihull, United Kingdom Sunbelt Rentals Careers Full time

**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 operational centres where you will learn to:

- Maintain and repair electrical equipment within all disciplines of our Energy Solutions business, gaining knowledge and experience of power generation, temperature control, and clean energy
- To test and inspect equipment both at service centres and at customer sites
- Diagnose and rectify faults
- Assess installations to ensure they meet the correct operational and safety guidelines
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive service and maintenance 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

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**
- You will be asked some additional screening questions which will need to be completed before progressing to the next stage of the process

**About You**:
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**:
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.