Apprentice Plant Fitter - Bathgate Depot

 Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48.

Monday to Friday.

Gain a SCQF Level 6 in plant maintenance/engineering through Forth Valley College.

About Buckhurst

Buckhurst Plant Hire was established in 1993 by the Walsh family. From our humble beginnings in a small yard with only a handful of machines, the company has grown phenomenally in size since then. Buckhurst, with an annual turnover of £15 million, is now operating from several depots across the UK with over 3000 pieces of machinery and plant.

Buckhurst now employs over 100 dedicated people across our depots and field-based roles, while working hard to retain that small business family feel from the early ’90s.

What’s it like to work for us?

We are a very down-to-earth and fun bunch at Buckhurst, and every depot has its own personality and culture.

Everyone has an important role to play within this family-run business, whereby you’re not just a number and you’re expected to roll your sleeves up and “muck in," so to speak, so you may need a pair of wellies in our plant yards.

We don’t take ourselves too seriously, so amongst the hard work, we have a lot of banter, staff socials, celebrations, etc.

Role: Apprentice Plant Fitter

The Role

As an Apprentice, you will be enrolled in a blended learning programme where you will gain a SCQF Level 6 in plant maintenance/engineering, through a mixture of on-the-job experience and block release training through Forth Valley College. You will be allocated an apprenticeship officer who will carry out an induction and progress review every 13 weeks. You will register on One File for your SVQ 3.

Our Apprenticeship Programme covers all the essential skills and principles you will need to become a Plant Mechanic and you'll learn how to service and repair machines and equipment, including replacing parts and checking and calibrating instruments. You'll also study everything from basic engineering skills to the latest technological advancements in electro-hydraulics and computerised control systems.

About You

Our Apprenticeship Programme allows you to earn as you learn:

Apprentices under 18 joining our programme you will be required to work a maximum of 35 hours per week

Apprentices over 18 joining our programme you will be required to work a minimum of 50 hours per week.
First-year Salary will be in line with current government pay guidelines

After successful completion of Year 1, you will automatically be placed on the National Minimum Wage rate for your age group.
To apply for this Apprenticeship Position, you will need to demonstrate the following:

o a minimum of NAT 5 in Maths, English and a Technical subject.
o A keen interest in Plant Technology
o High level of attention to detail and accuracy
o Good communication skills

What’s in it for you?

We offer competitive salaries in the industry and treat our staff fairly, and as individual people, we really look after you. We don’t hold anyone back, and there are many examples of employee promotions within the business. A lot of our employees have been with us for many years. We like to train and develop our staff to get the best from them, and in return for your hard work and commitment, we provide a safe, fun, relaxed, and flexible work environment for you to succeed.

Job Type: Full-time, Apprenticeship.

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Work Location: In person

How to Apply:

• Send your CV to graham.rowan@bphsp.com
• Or, apply directly via Indeed.
• For further information, please call 01506 632 444