Lifting Equipment Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Programme - 2025

Lifting Equipment Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Programme - 2025

About The Role

Are you a friendly and outgoing person who is looking for 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 27-month apprenticeship programme you will learn the skills to become a successful Lifting 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 specialist operational centres where you will learn to:

• Service and repair a wide variety of lifting equipment to meet company, industry, and manufacturer standards
• Adjust and maintain the mechanical and electrical aspects of lifting and handling equipment
• Inspect and function test a wide range of equipment
• Assess equipment to ensure it meets the correct operational and safety guidelines
• Diagnose and rectify faults, making recommendations regarding replacement parts and fitting them correctly
• Recognise defective items through fault finding procedures
• Provide comprehensive reports for customers
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive service and maintenance records
• Develop in-depth product knowledge, continually expanding your skills
• 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
• Operate within a highly developed safety culture within a focused team 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 Lifting Equipment Technician 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. Training will be delivered remotely and via an assessor visiting the workplace, however you will be required to attend some residential placements at college, and may be required to travel outside of your normal working hours

About the Application Process

• Complete the application
• You will be asked 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 our Recruitment Team and you may be invited to complete a video interview
• If successful at video interview, you will then be invited to one of our online assessment centres.
• From there, again if successful, your application will be passed to the hiring manager at Sunbelt Rentals, who will arrange an interview with you at the centre/depot.

About You

What you will need to bring to the role from day one:

• Enthusiasm
• The motivation and appetite 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
• Ideally, GCSE or equivalent Grade 4 or above in Maths and English

About Sunbelt Rentals

Kickstart your career at the UK’s largest equipment rental company 

We’re looking for the next generation to join the Sunbelt Rentals apprenticeship programme. Whether you’re looking to become an engineer, learn a skilled trade or join our professional services teams, you’ll get hands-on experience and make an impact from day one.

A lasting career

Join us as a permanent member of the team once you’ve successfully completed your apprenticeship. 

Hands-on support 

You’ll enjoy award-winning support, including wellbeing sessions, soft skills training and a dedicated mentor. 

A career that’s going places

Our commitment to ongoing development means there’s no limit to how far you can progress - lots of our leaders started out as apprentices. 

Plenty of benefits 

From 31 days of annual leave to fully paid training courses, we take good care of you with a wide range of rewards and benefits. 

Explore our apprenticeship pathways 

We offer a wide range of apprenticeships between levels 2 and 6, based at locations across the UK. Vacancies will open in early February with roles starting in September.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.