Apprentice Plant & Tool Mechanic

The Apprentice will be trained in pre-hiring, service and repair of our full range of Plant & Tool Hire Equipment.

These duties include:

Carrying out pre-hire checks on the safety and working operations of machines against a pre-determined check list.  Carrying out scheduled services of machines. Diagnosing and carrying out repairs to faults and replacement of parts due to wear and tear.  Recording all work carried out both manually and on to our computer systems.

Training:

Training will be for the qualification of "Level 2 Construction Equipment Maintenance Mechanic" College training will consist of 27 weeks in blocks of 3 to 4 weeks over a 2-year period to be held at National Construction College East, Bircham Newton, Norfolk. 

Training Outcome:

When training is complete, the apprentice will progress as a Plant & Tool Mechanic with a permanent career at one of our 6 Depots with the potential for future positions of Mobile Service Mechanic and Foreman/Fitter.

Employer Description:
Newmarket Plant Hire Ltd is an independantly owned Plant & Tool Hire Company with 6 locations throughout East Anglia. We have a large range of Plant & Access Equipment together with Small Tools offered for hire to the Construction Industry and Private Individuals / Companies. Each location also offers consumable items and small tools for sale within our depot shops.

Working Hours :
8am to 4.30pm (40 hours for 16-17 year olds). 7.30am to 5pm (45 hours for 18's and over). Days to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Mechanical Aptitude