Apprentice - Formwork Engineer Sunbelt Rentals

Are you a friendly and outgoing person who is looking for a career with a company that really values your contribution and can offer you award-winning training opportunities? You will produce design solutions and material lists that represent the most efficient and safe use of equipment for the site team. Read on as we may have just the apprenticeship you are looking for!

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 14 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday - start and finish times tbc

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    04 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000160721

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Our Apprentices are the future of our business. On our apprenticeship programme, you will learn the skills to become a successful Formwork 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.

The Formwork Designer produces design solutions and material lists that represent the most efficient and safe use of equipment for the site team. They provide technical assistance to the customer from the preliminary stage of a project to its completion, in collaboration with sales and operations personnel. On a daily basis you’ll work within one of our operational centres where you will learn to:

  • Work with AutoCAD (& in future BIM/Revit software) to produce concept designs, approval general arrangement drawings and fully developed working drawings to include assembly and production drawings.
  • Provide material lists for quotations and shipments to the site.
  • Produce and ensure that the drawings indicate the proper use of formwork equipment and that the drawings represent safe, economical and efficient designs.
  • Develop solutions for a wide range of construction applications.
  • Produce calculations to verify the developed schemes, providing formal calculation reports when required.
  • Ensure that the work is designed with available inventory and in accordance with the design brief.
  • With experience and once qualified, assist with technical coordination/project management of projects, collaborating with colleagues from other departments. Also, supervising other designers, taking engineering lead for projects and interacting with customers.
  • As experience and skill develops, you will participate in job site visits, identify any improper implementation and recommend action to ensure corrective measures are immediately implemented.
  • Assist with department development initiatives and support the training of future employees once qualified.

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.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship delivered on a day release basis at Sheffield College City Campus. You will work towards a Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering qualification.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

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.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 4 subjects including English and Maths (Grade 4/C and above) Essential

Things to consider

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 contacted for a brief telephone interview If successful your application will be passed to the hiring manager at Sunbelt Rentals, who will arrange an interview with you

About the employer

As part of FTSE 100 Ashtead Group plc, Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. Together, our teams of experts provide rental equipment and managed solutions into every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our people are at the very heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. Join us and we’ll give you everything you need to succeed - award winning training, professional development and support and opportunities to progress your Sunbelt Rentals career. The package includes a competitive salary and flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance and a great Company pension scheme.

Employer

Sunbelt Rentals

Address

Unit A, Carwood Road

Sheepbridge Industrial Estate

S41 9AS

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Training

Training provider

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Contact

Stewart Parsisson

stewart.parsisson@sheffcol.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Civil engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 14 Jun 2023