Apprentice Lifting Technician

Sunbelt Rentals UK

Egremont (CA22 2RD)

Closes in 18 days (Monday 2 March 2026)

Posted on 12 February 2026

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Summary

Our apprentices are the future of our business. On our 36-month apprenticeship programme you will learn the skills to become a successful Lifting Technician with a fantastic range of future career options ahead of you.

Wage

£18,500 a year

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Training course
Lifting equipment technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

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

  • 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

Where you'll work

Unit 8A-8B
Bridge End Industrial Estate
Egremont
CA22 2RD

Training

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

Training provider

QUALITRAIN LIMITED

Training course

Lifting equipment technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Use knowledge, experience and judgement to undertake inspections/examinations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and guidelines and industry standards
  • Estimate time required to complete a task
  • Identify components that require repair, replacement or discard and diagnose faults
  • Repair or replace component parts in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and industry standards
  • Assemble, dismantle and reassemble new and used lifting equipment
  • Complete routine maintenance on items of lifting equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, guidelines and industry standards
  • Manufacture/assemble steel wire rope sling in accordance with the applicable and current EN, BS, or ISO manufacturing standards (or other standard specified by the client) and techniques or specifications
  • Measure and assess wear tolerances and deformation in line with manufacturer instructions/guidance and industry standard
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, schematic parts diagrams, load charts and technical specifications
  • Research information using hard copy and digital formats, e.g. referring to LOLER, manufacturers specifications, standards
  • Log and record work activities and prepare reports, such as a Report of Thorough Examination, Examination Defect Report, timesheets
  • Identify and use tools and measuring devices required for a task, for example verniers, load cells, tape measure, steel rule
  • Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working area
  • Apply company quality control measures
  • Apply knowledge of lifting equipment to appropriately guide customers in the selection of lifting equipment for the task
  • Work in accordance with Safe Systems of Work and apply control measures as required (such as Health and Safety at Work Act, Working at Height, Risk Assessment and Method Statements)
  • Apply safe manual handling techniques
  • Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
  • Identify and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Develop safe systems of work, including risk assessments and method statements, Specifying manpower required, Specifying qualifications, training and experience requirements, Identifying safe methods of access and transportation, Identifying correct PPE for the task, Specifying work location and environment, plant, machinery, tools and equipment, Identifying the applicable statutory and customer safety standards that must be complied with
  • Identify toxic and hazardous substances and environments and apply control measures
  • Dispose of equipment, components and substances in accordance with environmental regulations, industry standards and company policy
  • Control and manage spills
  • Perform different types of tests to verify lifting equipment, eg light load test, proof load, function test
  • Use lifting equipment safely
  • Install lifting equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specification and industry working practices
  • Mark lifting equipment in accordance with industrial standards
  • Use knowledge, experience and judgement to undertake inspections/examinations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and guidelines and industry standards
  • Estimate time required to complete a task
  • Identify components that require repair, replacement or discard and diagnose faults
  • Repair or replace component parts in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and industry standards
  • Assemble, dismantle and reassemble new and used lifting equipment
  • Complete routine maintenance on items of lifting equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, guidelines and industry standards
  • Manufacture/assemble steel wire rope sling in accordance with the applicable and current EN, BS, or ISO manufacturing standards (or other standard specified by the client) and techniques or specifications
  • Measure and assess wear tolerances and deformation in line with manufacturer instructions/guidance and industry standard
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, schematic parts diagrams, load charts and technical specifications
  • Research information using hard copy and digital formats, e.g. referring to LOLER, manufacturers specifications, standards
  • Log and record work activities and prepare reports, such as a Report of Thorough Examination, Examination Defect Report, timesheets
  • Identify and use tools and measuring devices required for a task, for example verniers, load cells, tape measure, steel rule
  • Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working area
  • Apply company quality control measures
  • Apply knowledge of lifting equipment to appropriately guide customers in the selection of lifting equipment for the task
  • Work in accordance with Safe Systems of Work and apply control measures as required (such as Health and Safety at Work Act, Working at Height, Risk Assessment and Method Statements)
  • Apply safe manual handling techniques
  • Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
  • Identify and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Develop safe systems of work, including risk assessments and method statements, Specifying manpower required, Specifying qualifications, training and experience requirements, Identifying safe methods of access and transportation, Identifying correct PPE for the task, Specifying work location and environment, plant, machinery, tools and equipment, Identifying the applicable statutory and customer safety standards that must be complied with
  • Identify toxic and hazardous substances and environments and apply control measures
  • Dispose of equipment, components and substances in accordance with environmental regulations, industry standards and company policy
  • Control and manage spills
  • Perform different types of tests to verify lifting equipment, eg light load test, proof load, function test
  • Use lifting equipment safely
  • Install lifting equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specification and industry working practices
  • Mark lifting equipment in accordance with industrial standards

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

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.

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. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

QUALITRAIN LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015291.

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Closes in 18 days (Monday 2 March 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.