2026 Tower Crane Maintenance Apprentice

LAING O'ROURKE SERVICES LIMITED

Dartford (DA1 5PZ)

Closes in 26 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026)

Posted on 24 February 2026


Summary

We are looking for people with a genuine interest in construction and the built environment. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and ambitious, with the potential to progress to a supervisory/management role over a five-to-ten-year period. 

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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On completion of the apprenticeship you will remain in the business and progress in your career.

Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday between 8.00am to 5.00pm. As a project-led business, the location of our work can vary depending on project needs. This role may require you to be prepared to work away from home at project sites across the UK.

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 9 September 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

2

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

Supplying tower crane maintenance solutions to Laing O'Rourke Group & external customers. Be proactive and promote initiatives relating to Health & Safety, Environmental, Product Development & improved performance. Ensure that the customer receives a professional service and ensure the correct Plant & Materials are available on time. 

Where you'll work

Albion Road
Dartford
DA1 5PZ

Training

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

Training provider

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3.

More training information

Laing O'Rourke collaborates with Cambridge College to ensure that our apprenticeships are given the best experience on site and in the classroom.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSEs (grade preferably grades 7-4 in Maths)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Being comfortable with working at height.

Eligibility without restrictions to work in the UK.  We cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role. 

About this employer

The Trade and Technical Apprenticeship programme provides you with a formal college education, leading to a Level 2 and/or 3 apprenticeship standards in your chosen vocation. You will also gain a broad set of trade technical skills through on-the-job training, supported by our qualified and experienced workforce, and construction professionals. A dedicated mentor and approved training provider will work closely with you, providing regular feedback on your progress towards completing your apprenticeship.

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Company benefits

Private Medical Insurance. Life Insurance. Personal Accident and Injury Insurance. Income Protection Enhanced Pension. Discount Portal.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

On completion of the apprenticeship, you will remain in the business and progress in your career.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017404.

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Closes in 26 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026)

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