Apprentice – Construction Plant Engineer
BOSS PLANT SALES LIMITED
LONG MARSTON (HP23 4QR)
Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 June 2026
Contents
Summary
As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced engineers
in our workshop and on customer sites, learning how to inspect,
maintain, service, diagnose and repair a wide range of construction plant equipment. You will receive structured training and support throughout your apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£17,472 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Construction equipment maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday, 07:30 - 17:00.
Tuesday, 07:30 - 17:00.
Wednesday, 07:30 - 17:00.
Thursday, 07:30 - 17:00.
Friday, 07:30 - 17:00.
42 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
- Assisting with the servicing, maintenance and repair of
construction plant machinery and equipment. - Learning to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical
faults. - Carrying out inspections and routine preventative
maintenance. - Using specialist tools, equipment and diagnostic
technology. - Preparing machinery for delivery and customer use.
- Maintaining accurate service and repair records.
- Following health and safety procedures and safe working
practices at all times. - Keeping the workshop clean, organised and efficient.
- Working alongside experienced engineers to develop
technical knowledge and practical skills. - Attending college and completing apprenticeship
coursework as required.
Where you'll work
UNIT 23
OLD AIRFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
CHEDDINGTON LANE
LONG MARSTON
HP23 4QR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
Training course
Construction equipment maintenance technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or work areas.
- Provide information, advice, guidance or instruction to colleagues or stakeholders.
- Create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships.
- Prepare and write technical reports, for example incident reports, technical investigations or outcomes, equipment appraisals and specifications, improvement suggestions.
- Identify and agree work goals. Plan work.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Record or enter information - paper based or electronic, for example job sheets, risk assessments, method statements, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, organisational reporting requirements.
- Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Apply control measures.
- Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards.
- Apply environmental and sustainability procedures in compliance with regulations and standards for example, segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Investigate problems using fault-finding and diagnostic techniques to identify underlying causes. Identify solutions to problems.
- Read and interpret information, for example text, data, engineering drawings, job card, work instructions, risk assessments, method statements, operation manuals, permits to work, instructions.
- Select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake tasks.
- Select and check construction plant equipment and hand tools including calibration and diagnostic equipment.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, time, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Perform maintenance tasks on construction equipment.
- Perform repair tasks on construction equipment.
- Carry out de-commissioning, removal and disassembly of components and equipment from construction plant.
- Assess condition of components and equipment. Test and check equipment or systems. Identify actions required.
- Carry out assembly and installation of components and equipment from construction equipment including alterations through design and fabrication activities.
- Apply contamination control techniques.
- Complete commissioning checks following maintenance and repair activities.
- Restore the work area on completion of the activity.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
- Apply quality assurance procedures.
- Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
- Perform legal, regulatory and organisational checks, inspections and examinations.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or work areas.
- Provide information, advice, guidance or instruction to colleagues or stakeholders.
- Create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships.
- Prepare and write technical reports, for example incident reports, technical investigations or outcomes, equipment appraisals and specifications, improvement suggestions.
- Identify and agree work goals. Plan work.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Record or enter information - paper based or electronic, for example job sheets, risk assessments, method statements, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, organisational reporting requirements.
- Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace. Apply control measures.
- Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards.
- Apply environmental and sustainability procedures in compliance with regulations and standards for example, segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Investigate problems using fault-finding and diagnostic techniques to identify underlying causes. Identify solutions to problems.
- Read and interpret information, for example text, data, engineering drawings, job card, work instructions, risk assessments, method statements, operation manuals, permits to work, instructions.
- Select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake tasks.
- Select and check construction plant equipment and hand tools including calibration and diagnostic equipment.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, time, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Perform maintenance tasks on construction equipment.
- Perform repair tasks on construction equipment.
- Carry out de-commissioning, removal and disassembly of components and equipment from construction plant.
- Assess condition of components and equipment. Test and check equipment or systems. Identify actions required.
- Carry out assembly and installation of components and equipment from construction equipment including alterations through design and fabrication activities.
- Apply contamination control techniques.
- Complete commissioning checks following maintenance and repair activities.
- Restore the work area on completion of the activity.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
- Apply quality assurance procedures.
- Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
- Perform legal, regulatory and organisational checks, inspections and examinations.
Training schedule
Reaseheath College.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Problem solving skills
- Punctual
About this employer
Boss Plant Sales Ltd is an independently owned construction
equipment dealership based in Hertfordshire, serving London
and the Home Counties. Established in 2012, the company
supplies, services and supports a range of leading construction
plant brands including Kubota, Manitou, Thwaites, Bomag and
Atlas Copco. In addition to equipment sales, Boss Plant Sales
provides servicing, repairs, genuine parts, finance solutions and
technical support to customers across the construction, civil
engineering, housebuilding, utilities and plant hire sectors. The
company is committed to developing skilled engineers through
training and apprenticeships, offering opportunities to gain
hands-on experience with industry-leading machinery and
technologies.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the
apprentice will have the opportunity to progress into a qualified
Construction Plant Engineer role. They will gain industry
recognised skills and experience in the maintenance, repair, and
diagnostics of construction plant equipment.
Further career progression may include advanced technical training, specialist engineering roles, supervisory positions, workshop management, or manufacturer-accredited qualifications.
The apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a long-term career in the construction plant and heavy equipment industry.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036675.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)