Installation Engineer Apprentice

We are looking for a number of candidates who have a genuine passion to work with heavy construction equipment and to train to become a valuable member of our installing engineering team. Working with heavy construction equipment, fault finding and diagnostic/repair.

Role

  • Prepare and install additional specialist equipment in accordance with customer requirements
  • Assembly of large excavators
  • Working to technical drawings and schematics
  • Checking off parts in accordance with work orders
  • Inspection of customer machines ready for delivery
  • Undertake basic remedial repair painting
  • Fault finding and diagnostic/repair
  • General housekeeping
  • The company is committed to achieving a high standard of health and safety in all its activities and the post holder will be expected to contribute to maintaining standards to ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation. To work safely and efficiently
  • Take responsibility for managing own performance and to participate in any identified training or development opportunities
  • To recognise the importance of fairness and equality in the workplace, to treat everyone with dignity and respect
  • Comply with Company Codes of Conduct, policies and procedures at all times

Training

  • You will work towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship at Gateshead College
  • Weekly day release

Following completion of year 3, the learner may progress into a higher Apprenticeship/ training and continue at Hitachi Connected Technology, or move back to our production facility at Hebburn as a permanent HCMUK Installation Engineer on full base rate.

Apprenticeship Standard
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Training Provider
GATESHEAD COLLEGE
Working Week
Monday – Thursday between 07:00 – 16:30 and Friday 07:00 – 12:15.
Expected Duration
36 Months
Positions Available
3
Closing Date
Friday, 31st May 2024
Start Date
Monday, 1st July 2024

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Flexible
  • Time management skills

Qualifications

  • English GCSE or equivalent, grade Grade A* - C/ 9 - 4 (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade Grade A* - C/ 9 - 4 (Essential)

About the Employer

HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY UK LIMITED
Hitachi Construction Machinery UK Ltd are a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe and are responsible for the supply of excavators, wheel loaders, parts and servicing to the UK and Irish construction industry. Hitachi produces the widest range of hydraulic excavators in the world and are renowned for their high quality, advanced technology, and unrivalled reliability. Formed 50 years ago, we are a market leader in providing safe, high quality, durable and reliable products competitively, on time and anywhere in the UK and Ireland, which is why we have been awarded with the title of the ‘UK’s number one excavator supplier’. We endeavour to exceed customers’ expectations through the provision of excellent lifetime value and consistent service. Our experience ensures that our customer’s needs are met by understanding a customer’s unique requirements and circumstances, with specialists available to share their industry knowledge and guidance on the key sectors we operate within and the product range that we sell.
Company
HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY UK LIMITED
Location
MONKTON BUSINESS PARK NORTH, HEBBURN, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£22,443.20
Posted
Company
HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY UK LIMITED
Location
MONKTON BUSINESS PARK NORTH, HEBBURN, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£22,443.20
Posted