LAING O'ROURKE SERVICES LIMITED
Wage: Competitive
Training course: Lift truck and powered access engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
Start date: Saturday 1 August 2026
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 1
You will have an opportunity to gain specialist training to diagnose, service, and repair equipment while earning IPAF certification. Ideal for motivated, practical individuals ready to grow, learn, and take on new challenges.
Wage Competitive Competitive wage offered Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Planned salary increase annually. Comprehensive benefits package Training course Lift truck and powered access engineering technician (level 3) Hours Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed. 40 hours a week Start date Saturday 1 August 2026 Duration 3 years Positions available 1
Key deliverables and responsibilities:
Depot based initially with an expectation to become mobile across multiple sites. Learn how to diagnose any problems on the powered access equipment such as cherry pickers, scissor lifts or booms. Learn how to carry out repairs, servicing, maintenance and PDI's. Work well under pressure Maintain Health and Safety to company standards to be successful as a Powered Access Engineer. Become experienced as a powered access engineer. To train and use IPAF 3a & 3b card for working at height. To gain a qualification in powered access engineer.
Albion RoadDartfordDA1 5PZ
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Course contents Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards relevant to lift truck or powered access machines.Obtain and interpret lift truck and powered access machine technical data and repair instructions.Use tools, workshop equipment, diagnostic and measuring equipment when carrying out maintenance and repairs.Perform preventative maintenance activities on lift truck and powered access machines.Perform inspections on lift truck and powered access machines in compliance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) regulations.Remove and replace mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components.Apply diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to diagnose faults on lift truck or powered access machine systems.Carry out functional testing and quality checks on repaired lift truck or powered access machine components and systems.Carry out repairs and make required adjustments.Record or enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, work sheets, checklists.Check and maintain stock.Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.Prepare and maintain a clean, tidy and safe working area.Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, in compliance with quality, safety, sustainability and environmental standards and guidance.Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.Store and maintain tools, workshop equipment, diagnostic and measuring equipment for maintenance and repairs.Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards relevant to lift truck or powered access machines.Obtain and interpret lift truck and powered access machine technical data and repair instructions.Use tools, workshop equipment, diagnostic and measuring equipment when carrying out maintenance and repairs.Perform preventative maintenance activities on lift truck and powered access machines.Perform inspections on lift truck and powered access machines in compliance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) regulations.Remove and replace mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components.Apply diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to diagnose faults on lift truck or powered access machine systems.Carry out functional testing and quality checks on repaired lift truck or powered access machine components and systems.Carry out repairs and make required adjustments.Record or enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, work sheets, checklists.Check and maintain stock.Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.Prepare and maintain a clean, tidy and safe working area.Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, in compliance with quality, safety, sustainability and environmental standards and guidance.Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.Store and maintain tools, workshop equipment, diagnostic and measuring equipment for maintenance and repairs.
Training will be delivered by Qualitrain.
Laing O'Rourke collaborate with trusted and approved training providers for our apprenticeship delivery. Successful candidates will be enrolled by Laing O'Rourke during the onboarding stage.
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
IT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam working
The Apprenticeship programme provides you with a formal education, leading to a Level 4 apprenticeship standard in your chosen vocation. You will also gain a broad set of 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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