L3 Construction Equipment Maintenance Technician Apprentice

ASKA Attachments

HONLEY (HD9 6QE)

Closes on Monday 14 December 2026

Posted on 6 November 2026

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Summary

To support the workshop and yard in the preparation, inspection and repair of Hydraulic Attachments.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Construction equipment maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
08:00 - 17:00, Monday - Friday.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 11 January 2027

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

  • Work in the paint shop sanding, preparing and spray-painting Hydraulic Attachments
  • Support the Workshop Fitter in the Pre Delivery Inspection, Offhire Inspection and general preventative maintenance of Hydraulic Attachments
  • Support the Major Repair Engineer in repairing broken down Hydraulic Attachments
  • Support the Fitter Drivers in the deliver, collection and instillation of Hydraulic Attachments
  • Support in servicing and repairing the sites Forklift trucks and ride on rollers

Where you'll work

UNIT 1
NEILEY INDUSTRIAL PARK
155 NEW MILL ROAD
HONLEY
HD9 6QE

Training

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

Training provider

KIRKLEES 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

  • Delivery will be a block release schedule
  • 3x 3 week blocks across the 3 year program 
  • Training starts April 2027

More training information

Over time the company would look to put strong candidates through the below qualifications

  • Abrasive Wheel
  • Counter Balance Forklift Truck
  • LOLER Inspection

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 4/C or above)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Positive Attitude
  • Willingness to learn

Other requirements

  • Having your own transport to get to and from work would be essential unless the candidate lives locally
  • Candidates will have to be happy working at times on their own initiative, outside in the elements and at a fast pace

About this employer

Excavator attachments hire and sales

http://www.askaexcavatorattachments.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

We have a range of roles form Fitter Driver, Breakdown and service engineer to workshop fitter that would be the natural progression upon successful completion of the candidate’s apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KIRKLEES COLLEGE

Eve Cunningham

ecunningham@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

07356121468

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062980.

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Closes on Monday 14 December 2026