Apprentice Construction Plant Engineer

About the role

We are looking to recruit Apprentice Construction Plant Engineers to join our team and begin an exciting career in heavy plant engineering.

This is a fixed-term 4-year programme, including a 3-year college-based apprenticeship, designed to support your development from day one. You’ll work closely with experienced and qualified Service Engineers, gaining hands‑on experience both in the workshop and out in the field.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to build a successful long‑term career in the industry.

Alongside your college studies, you’ll gain practical experience by:

• Working as part of a close-knit team in both workshop and field environments
• Supporting the maintenance and repair of advanced construction equipment
• Learning how to carry out major repair work and component inspections
• Understanding how machinery and key components operate
• Developing planning and problem‑solving skills when diagnosing faults
• Learning the importance of teamwork, communication, and safe working practices
• Gaining insight into the support functions that keep operations running smoothly

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in machinery or engineering
• Enjoys problem solving and hands‑on work
• Is keen to learn and follow instructions
• Works well as part of a team
• Is motivated to build a long‑term career in the industry

GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in Maths, English and Science

• Competitive salary with increases throughout the programme
• Pension scheme
• Up to 27 days holiday (plus Christmas shutdown)
• Structured on‑the‑job training and development
• Mentoring and support from experienced engineers and managers