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Apprentice Plant Engineer

Reference: AUG20170258
Expiry date: 2017-08-18 09:16:48.717
Location: Hampshire
Salary: £3.40 Per Hour
Benefits: Overtime, Pension, Healthcare, Profit Share

Apprentice Plant Engineer - Hampshire

Salary is based on the National Apprenticeship rate - £3.40 / hr + benefits (for the first 12 months, after which the rate is dependant on age).

This is an exciting opportunity for 3 apprentices to join one of the fastest growing Powered Access companies in the UK and start on the path to a successful and rewarding Engineering career. These positions are based from Hampshire Plant, which has depots in Winchester, Southampton and Salisbury.

We will provide the successful applicant with a structured programme of training, both within our workshops and externally through CITB, leading to valuable NVQ qualifications.

The position in brief:

--3 year apprenticeship

--Work towards NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance

--Valuable practical experience in an industry where qualified Engineers are in demand

--Work with Mechanical and Electro / Hydraulic systems

--Servicing and Maintaining an expanding hire fleet of plant (rollers, diggers, compressors, telehandlers).

The Ideal Candidate:

--You must have a clear interest and aptitude for practical engineering.

--You will need to demonstrate enthusiasm for the role.

--You must work well under pressure and take instruction well.


AFI Group is a leading provider of access solutions, from the hire and purchase of access equipment, to accredited training and service / maintenance of machines. With a current network of 21 hire locations across the UK, AFI has a strong emphasis on Health and Safety and is proud to hold various accreditations (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO18001, 5* Achilles BuildingConfidence, Gold RoSPA award – to name a few).

We offer an excellent benefits package:

--21 days holidays per year rising to 23, plus statutory holidays.

--Inclusion in a profit share scheme.

--An auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contributions (from aged 22, but voluntary enrolment can be made before this age. Opt-out available).

--Death In Service benefit of 2 x salary.

--Healthcare Cash Plan.

--In addition we have invested in an excellent induction programme, and staff training (we currently hold a Gold Investors in People award).