2026 Trade Apprenticeship - Heavy Plant fitter

Completion of planned preventative and corrective maintenance activities in a timely manner to minimise equipment downtime.  Maintain Records of works completed and support processes.  Adhere to all Safety related documentation (Safe Systems of Work, Visual Task Sheets & Risk Assessments/Permits to work etc.) for all maintenance activities.  Strong & Proactive communication with site team.  Support management with root cause problem solving exercises. Timesheets submitted in a timely manner to management.  Task sheets completed on time and to the required level of detail 
improvement in plant availability. Play your part in a reduction on overall maintenance spend year on year by suggested alternatives ways. Remain legally compliant and provide safe operations.

Key skills 

Strong maintenance background with excellent understanding of heavy plant machinery ranging from excavators, telehandlers, dumpers & rollers etc. (OEM understanding for JCB and Komatsu Machines preferred.)

This is a role that requires goods problem solving skills and the ability to work under pressure whilstmaintainingbest practice H&S standards. A key measure – turnaround time on assets allowing the company to generate higher revenues from asset availability. 

Key Areas: 

Electrical fault finding  Hydraulics  Fault Diagnosis  Pneumatics  General servicing and defect repair  Problem solving  Planning and organising  Good communication skills  Knowledge continuous improvement 

Training Outcome:

On completion of the apprenticeship you will remain in the business and progress in your career.

Employer Description:

The Trade and Technical Apprenticeship programme provides you with a formal college education, leading to a Level 2 and/or 3 apprenticeship standards in your chosen vocation. You will also gain a broad set of trade technical skills through on-the-job training, supported by our qualified and experienced workforce, and construction professionals. A dedicated mentor and approved training provider will work closely with you, providing regular feedback on your progress towards completing your apprenticeship.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, between 8.00am and 5.00pm. As a project-led business, the location of our work can vary depending on project needs. This role may require you to be prepared to work away from home at project sites across the UK.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working