Lifting Equipment Technician Apprentice
WH SCOTT LIFTING LTD
Wickwar (GL12 8JB)
Closes in 25 days (Monday 14 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 19 August 2026
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Summary
The Lifting Equipment Technician Apprentice supports the repair, maintenance, inspection, testing, installation, and assembly of lifting equipment. Working with experienced technicians, they develop the skills to inspect equipment, identify defects, ensure legal compliance, and maintain high standards of safety, quality, and reliability.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Lifting equipment technician (level 3)
- Hours
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40-hours a week, Monday - Friday, 08:00 to 16:30
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 20 September 2026
- Duration
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2 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
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the inspection, examination, testing, maintenance, and repair of lifting equipment
- Support experienced technicians with LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) thorough examinations and safety inspections
- Learn to identify faults, defects, and safety concerns and assist with recommending appropriate corrective actions
- Carry out basic mechanical repairs, adjustments, modifications, and component replacements under supervision
- Assist with the installation, assembly, and commissioning of lifting equipment and associated components
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures, manufacturer guidelines, and statutory requirements
- Complete accurate inspection reports, service records, and technical documentation
- Support the preparation of equipment inspection certificates and customer documentation
- Assist in determining when equipment requires repair, removal from service, or decommissioning due to safety concerns or non-compliance
- Provide professional support and technical information to customers when required
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas to a high standard.
- Follow all health and safety requirements and contribute to a positive safety culture
Where you'll work
Arnolds Field Estate
Wickwar
GL12 8JB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
Training course
Lifting equipment technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Training and Qualification Level - What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Lifting Equipment Technician Level 3
- Repair, maintain, modify, inspect, test, install and assemble lifting equipment to ensure its suitability and safety for a continued period of service
- City of Bristol College
- Off site in its entirety
More training information
The apprentice will receive structured training and mentoring from experienced engineers while developing competence in:
- Lifting equipment inspection and maintenance
- Mechanical fault finding and repair techniques
- Relevant lifting equipment legislation and safety standards
- Inspection reporting and technical documentation
- Safe working practices and industry requirements
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the individual will have the skills and knowledge required to progress as a qualified Lifting Equipment Technician, supporting customers with safe, compliant, and reliable lifting solutions.
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
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
W H Scott Group is a trusted provider of lifting, engineering, inspection and safety-critical services across the UK and Ireland. Bringing together a network of specialist companies, we deliver expert solutions in lifting equipment, material handling, testing, inspection, maintenance and compliance. With over a century of engineering heritage, we help businesses across a wide range of industries operate safely, efficiently and in line with the latest industry standards through reliable, high-quality services tailored to their needs.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Any career progression routes will be discussed upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
Business Partnership Onboarding Team
apprentice@cityofbristol.ac.uk
01173125250
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045558.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Monday 14 September 2026 at 11:59pm)