Plant Hire Apprenticeship (Level 2) – Ollerton - Start Date September 2024
About Us
Murphy is a leading global, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, we provide better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including Transportation, Water, Power, Natural Resources, and Construction & Property. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around 3,600 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as ‘One Murphy’ by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.
Plant Hire Controller Apprenticeship Programme
The hire desk team manage the supply, distribution, repair and replacement of a wide variety of plant and equipment to our projects throughout the UK. This is a busy role where no two days are the same.
Main duties
1. Providing technical information to the projects to help them select and use suitable equipment for the planned activities e.g. Health & Safety in operation, instructions for use, suitability for construction site and project, transportation requirements;
2. Ensuring equipment for hire is compliant with Health & Safety requirements e.g. PAT testing, inspections and operational testing, plant operator site cards;
3. Completing contract documentation at both on-hire and off-hire stages including all legal and health & safety documentation;
4. Processing payments including calculating hire & rental charges, damage charges.
5. Stock control
6. Handling technical enquiries and complaints.
What qualification will I receive through the apprenticeship?
As part of this apprenticeship, you will follow the Plant Hire Controller Level 2 apprenticeship standard which takes up to 18 months to complete, combining 1 day per week in college and 4 days in the workplace. At the end of the apprenticeship, you will gain a nationally recognised qualification that will help you to build a rewarding career in the industry.
Where will I be based on the apprenticeship?
For this apprenticeship you will be based at our Ollerton Plant Depot, Rushcliffe House, Newark Road, New Ollerton, Nottingham, NG22 9PZ.
What do I need to be considered for the apprenticeship?
7. GCSE Maths and English at grade A*- D / 3-9 (or equivalent)
8. You don’t need to have previous experience for the role, but you do need to be ready to learn, have a positive mindset and a can-do attitude!
9. Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable. Please note, that we do not provide sponsorship.
Above all, we need people who will adopt our values and strive to live them:
10. One Family, One Team, One Murphy
11. Always Deliver
12. Respect, Integrity & Accountability
13. Never Harm
14. Continually Improve
What you’ll get in return
15. Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
16. Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture.
17. 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
18. Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities.
19. Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
20. Above market rate contributory pension scheme
21. Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
22. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
23. Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
24. Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
25. Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc
26. Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.
How to Apply:
Please apply using the ‘Apply’ button. You will need to share your CV and a few basic details with us.