Apprentice Mobile Plant Mechanic

Summary

To maintain the serviceability and operational effectiveness of all company plant machinery and small tools To learn, develop and assist the Workshop team. Must be able to work as part of a team. A good communicator with a professional attitude and willingness to learn.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

To be discussed at the interview.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 June 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Servicing and basic maintenance requirements and repairs:

Hydraulic systems
Electrical systems
Pneumatic systems
Power units and fuel systems
Brake systems
Transmission systems
Undercarriage, steering and suspension
Small Plant
Bench fitting
Welding and cutting
Breakdown and Recovery Procedures
Washing and cleaning of vehicles
Attending breakdowns

Where you’ll work

Tilson Road
Roundthorn Industrial Estate
Manchester
M23 9GF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

REASEHEATH COLLEGE

Your training course

Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Interpret technical data, documentation, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams and technical specifications.
Work in accordance with Safe Systems of Work and apply control measures such as Health and Safety at Work Act, lone working, working at height and risk assessments adopting mitigation measures to safeguard, bystanders, the public, property and livestock.
Use digital equipment to interrogate land-based machinery, equipment and prime mover performance and extract data and communicate to stakeholders.
Obtain information from colleagues and stakeholders employing a range of techniques.
Establish the information required to perform an efficient and effective diagnosis.
Communicate technical matters to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Perform repairs of technologically advanced land-based machinery, equipment and prime movers in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and industry standards.
Measure and assess wear tolerances and deformation in line with manufacturer instructions or guidance.
Identify components that require either repair or replacement, including providing alternative solutions for repair or replacement as appropriate.
Repair or replace component parts in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
Establish and replicate the circumstances and conditions that give rise to reported faults.
Determine whether reported symptoms are a characteristic or a fault.
Diagnose faults and reported underperformance of land-based machinery, equipment and prime movers using approved diagnostic procedures and equipment and logical problem-solving techniques.
Maintain, interrogate, calibrate and repair electronic equipment and systems, including precision technology, electronic management systems, telemetry, autonomous and automated operations used in the land-based sector.
Differentiate between the root cause and symptom of land-based machinery, equipment and prime mover failures.
Identify crop, soil, climatic and environmental factors that impact on the performance of land-based machinery, equipment and prime movers.
Identify the equipment settings appropriate to the working conditions giving due consideration to crop, soil types, conditions and environments, weather and climatic conditions.
Perform verification tests to check performance against manufacturer specification land-based machinery, equipment and prime mover performance.
Identify stakeholder requirements and provide tailored advice that informs their selection and operation of appropriate machinery, equipment and prime movers to meet the land based environment in which it will be operated.
Applies supervision and mentoring techniques to support junior colleagues' development.
Plan and prepare maintenance or repair work schedules for showing task allocation, sequencing, workflow and time management.
Compile technical reports and statements.
Provide technical input to facilitate the compilation of repair schedules, action plans, quotations and estimates.
Identify the parts and services required to enable the reinstatement of land-based machinery, equipment and prime movers for the purposes of estimates and quotations.
Perform installation and handover of machinery, equipment and prime movers, explaining their safe operation, the settings required for the environmental conditions and application, the maintenance and warranty requirements.
Establish level of customer understanding of how to operate the machinery or equipment following installation and handover.
Use predictive and preventative maintenance effectively to minimise land-based machinery, equipment and prime mover downtime.
Identify toxic and hazardous substances and environments and apply suitable and sustainable control measures.
Dispose of equipment, components and substances in accordance with environmental regulations, industry standards and company policy.
Keep up to date with advances in environment land-based working practices and the land-based engineering technologies and share best practice.
How contextual factors (including operational techniques, application, crop, soil types and conditions, environments, weather and climatic conditions) impact on machine performance and faults.
Repair complex electrical and electronic systems in accordance with job requirements.
Interpret technical data, documentation, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams and technical specifications.
Work in accordance with Safe Systems of Work and apply control measures such as Health and Safety at Work Act, lone working, working at height and risk assessments adopting mitigation measures to safeguard, bystanders, the public, property and livestock.
Use digital equipment to interrogate land-based machinery, equipment and prime mover performance and extract data and communicate to stakeholders.
Obtain information from colleagues and stakeholders employing a range of techniques.
Establish the information required to perform an efficient and effective diagnosis.
Communicate technical matters to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Perform repairs of technologically advanced land-based machinery, equipment and prime movers in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and industry standards.
Measure and assess wear tolerances and deformation in line with manufacturer instructions or guidance.
Identify components that require either repair or replacement, including providing alternative solutions for repair or replacement as appropriate.
Repair or replace component parts in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
Establish and replicate the circumstances and conditions that give rise to reported faults.
Determine whether reported symptoms are a characteristic or a fault.
Diagnose faults and reported underperformance of land-based machinery, equipment and prime movers using approved diagnostic procedures and equipment and logical problem-solving techniques.
Maintain, interrogate, calibrate and repair electronic equipment and systems, including precision technology, electronic management systems, telemetry, autonomous and automated operations used in the land-based sector.
Differentiate between the root cause and symptom of land-based machinery, equipment and prime mover failures.
Identify crop, soil, climatic and environmental factors that impact on the performance of land-based machinery, equipment and prime movers.
Identify the equipment settings appropriate to the working conditions giving due consideration to crop, soil types, conditions and environments, weather and climatic conditions.
Perform verification tests to check performance against manufacturer specification land-based machinery, equipment and prime mover performance.
Identify stakeholder requirements and provide tailored advice that informs their selection and operation of appropriate machinery, equipment and prime movers to meet the land based environment in which it will be operated.
Applies supervision and mentoring techniques to support junior colleagues' development.
Plan and prepare maintenance or repair work schedules for showing task allocation, sequencing, workflow and time management.
Compile technical reports and statements.
Provide technical input to facilitate the compilation of repair schedules, action plans, quotations and estimates.
Identify the parts and services required to enable the reinstatement of land-based machinery, equipment and prime movers for the purposes of estimates and quotations.
Perform installation and handover of machinery, equipment and prime movers, explaining their safe operation, the settings required for the environmental conditions and application, the maintenance and warranty requirements.
Establish level of customer understanding of how to operate the machinery or equipment following installation and handover.
Use predictive and preventative maintenance effectively to minimise land-based machinery, equipment and prime mover downtime.
Identify toxic and hazardous substances and environments and apply suitable and sustainable control measures.
Dispose of equipment, components and substances in accordance with environmental regulations, industry standards and company policy.
Keep up to date with advances in environment land-based working practices and the land-based engineering technologies and share best practice.
How contextual factors (including operational techniques, application, crop, soil types and conditions, environments, weather and climatic conditions) impact on machine performance and faults.
Repair complex electrical and electronic systems in accordance with job requirements.

Your training plan

Reaseheath Training will be the apprenticeship provider for this Level 3 apprenticeship.

The employer will give guidance and support throughout
Off-the-job training must make up at least 20% of the apprentice’s contracted hours, over the total duration of the apprentice’s planned training period
This Standard apprenticeship may include Functional Skills in maths, English & ICT

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English/Maths (grade 4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

We specialise in plant machinery and small tool hire, ground works, building supplies, and reclamation. With 35 years of experience serving Manchester, Cheshire, and the surrounding North West region, our family-run business is known for its professional and personalised approach

http://www.ashley-plant.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Ashley Plant is experiencing a period of rapid growth and development. Showing dedication, willingness and a good attitude can enable the candidate to grow within Ashley Plant to a fully-fledged member of the team. In previous years we have enabled staff to grow from trainees to full time professional mechanics, HGV Wagon Drivers, Groundworkers, Workshop foremen and Depot Managers.

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