Apprentice Portable Building Maintenance Operative

Are you a practical person who is keen to work with your hands and develop multiple skills across a range of trades? Are you looking for a varied 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 30-month apprenticeship programme you will learn the skills to become a successful Portable Building Maintenance Technician with a fantastic range of future career options ahead of you.  With the current levels of advancement in equipment 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.

You’ll work within one of our service centres where you will learn to:

• Prepare, maintain, repair and refurbish the range of portable buildings available within our Accommodation business division, ensuring they are suitable for customers
• Develop and utilise joinery, plumbing, electrical and decorating skills to ensure all buildings are completed to a high standard
• Understand how to successfully fit all necessary interior fixtures and prepare cabins for decoration
• Assess cabins for damage and potential faults, diagnosing and rectifying any issues while implementing effective repairs to meet Company and operational standards
• Prepare buildings for delivery, ensuring they meet quality and safety standards
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive service and maintenance records
• Understand how to comply with all safety guidelines, legislation, and regulations
• 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 2 Construction Assembly & Installation Operative Apprenticeship Standard (Relocatable Modular and Portable Buildings pathway). 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 construction college in Norfolk and may be required to travel outside of your normal working hours (all travel & accommodation will be arranged for you)

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

• Enthusiasm
• Motivation to learn new skills
• An interest in developing and implementing practical skills
• Responsible and diligent 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 D/3 or above in Maths and English is a requirement for this apprenticeship

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is.

Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect. Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.