Lifting Equipment Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship

This is a practical apprenticeship where you will learn how to inspect, maintain, repair, install, and test lifting equipment used across a wide range of industries including construction, marine, manufacturing, energy, entertainment, and more.

You will gain workplace experience while working alongside experienced technicians.

What you'll do

What You Will Do:

• Repair, maintain, inspect, test, install, and assemble lifting equipment
• Assist in modifying equipment to ensure safety and compliance
• Learn how to identify and report unsafe equipment
• Support decommissioning or removal of equipment when required
• Work with senior technicians to understand technical drawings and documentation
• Learn how to complete inspection reports and technical records
• Develop an understanding of Health & Safety and regulatory requirements
• Keep tools, equipment, and working areas clean and safe
• Travel to client sites with experienced staff to gain on-site experience

Training

• You will work on site 4 days per week and go to college 1 day per week

After the apprenticeship

Our course incorporates specialist LEEA Assessments, providing successful candidates with Advanced Programme certificates and a LEEA TEAM card. The TEAM card provides evidence of qualifications and identity and is CSCS approved. LEEA members work in every aspect of the lifting industry, from design, manufacture, refurbishment and repair, through to the hire, maintenance and use of lifting equipment.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Interess in Engineering

About the employer

WH Scott Group one stop shop for lifting equipment, load securing, hydraulics, height safety equipment and associated testing, installation, repair and maintenance services.

WH Scott Group is market leaders in the design and manufacture of highly-engineered lifting and handling solutions used

in lifting, rigging and material handling applications. We a also leading provider of engineering inspection and non-destructive testing.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Lifting equipment technician (level 3), Engineering and manufacturing
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 2 Years
• Hours: 39 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm
• Start date: 31 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,224 a year