Summary This role will start in September 2026. We are looking for people with a genuine interest in construction and the built environment. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and ambitious, with the potential to progress to a supervisory / management role over a five-to-ten-year period. Wage Competitive Competitive wage offered Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Construction equipment maintenance mechanic (level 2) Hours Monday to Friday, between 8.00am and 5.00pm. As a project-led business, the location of our work can vary depending on project needs. This role may require you to be prepared to work away from home at project sites across the UK. 40 hours a week Start date Wednesday 9 September 2026 Duration 2 years Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work Completion of planned preventative and corrective maintenance activities in a timely manner to minimise equipment downtime. Maintain Records of works completed and support processes. Adhere to all Safety related documentation (Safe Systems of Work, Visual Task Sheets & Risk Assessments/Permits to work etc.) for all maintenance activities. Strong & Proactive communication with site team. Support management with root cause problem solving exercises. Timesheets submitted in a timely manner to management. Task sheets completed on time and to the required level of detail improvement in plant availability. Play your part in a reduction on overall maintenance spend year on year by suggested alternatives ways. Remain legally compliant and provide safe operations. Key skills Strong maintenance background with excellent understanding of heavy plant machinery ranging from excavators, telehandlers, dumpers & rollers etc. (OEM understanding for JCB and Komatsu Machines preferred.) This is a role that requires goods problem solving skills and the ability to work under pressure whilstmaintainingbest practice H&S standards. A key measure – turnaround time on assets allowing the company to generate higher revenues from asset availability. Key Areas: Electrical fault finding Hydraulics Fault Diagnosis Pneumatics General servicing and defect repair Problem solving Planning and organising Good communication skills Knowledge continuous improvement Where you'll work Unit 2C Ion Path, Road Three, Winsford Industrial Estate Winsford CW7 3GE Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider CITB Training course Construction equipment maintenance mechanic (level 2) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Working area preparation including workshop, facility and construction site-based to carry out maintenance activities on construction-based equipment. Identify, handle and store required resources, tools and equipment necessary to maintain construction-based equipment, reporting shortages/incomplete stock as appropriate Configure, set, rig and prepare the plant or equipment safely and efficiently for the accessing, handling and removal of typical components, including the use of securing, jacking and lifting aids for supporting, securing and handling purposes. Disconnect, detach and/or remove a wide range of components and ancillary equipment Safely and efficiently from construction-based equipment, including using lifting, securing and handling aids. Dismantle worn, damaged or faulty parts, components and equipment Overhaul, repair, renovate or repair worn, damaged or faulty parts, components and equipment Replace and reinstate worn, damaged or faulty construction equipment parts Assemble, connect, attach and refit a comprehensive range of new of repaired construction-based equipment components and ancillary equipment Checks of static and operational performance on repaired construction-based equipment to ensure full safe functional activity prior to handover and re-commissioning to operation Basic visual inspections on construction-based equipment both in a workshop, facility and site-based environments to identify potential issues and problems Specified testing activities on construction-based equipment both in a workshop, facility and site-based environments that ensure correct and safe functional effectiveness Produce one-off components against given information and specifications that requires fabrication and welding activities Repair or modify existing components from construction-based equipment which requires heating, welding and brazing Install and commission construction-based equipment on site-based environments for operational activities Basic fault-finding and diagnostic activities on hydraulic, electric, mechanical and pneumatic systems to identify existing problems on construction-based equipment. Complete organisational reports to confirm and document the work activity that was undertaken and inform employer and clients of work progress and problems encountered. Source, extract, identify, interpret and apply technical information from workshop-type manuals, given verbal information, organisational and manufacturers’ literature and documentation, both on and off-line Working activities in compliance with legislation, regulations, best practice and organisational requirements in the construction, industrial, quarrying, hire, port, mining and other allied environments Working area preparation including workshop, facility and construction site-based to carry out maintenance activities on construction-based equipment. Identify, handle and store required resources, tools and equipment necessary to maintain construction-based equipment, reporting shortages/incomplete stock as appropriate Configure, set, rig and prepare the plant or equipment safely and efficiently for the accessing, handling and removal of typical components, including the use of securing, jacking and lifting aids for supporting, securing and handling purposes. Disconnect, detach and/or remove a wide range of components and ancillary equipment Safely and efficiently from construction-based equipment, including using lifting, securing and handling aids. Dismantle worn, damaged or faulty parts, components and equipment Overhaul, repair, renovate or repair worn, damaged or faulty parts, components and equipment Replace and reinstate worn, damaged or faulty construction equipment parts Assemble, connect, attach and refit a comprehensive range of new of repaired construction-based equipment components and ancillary equipment Checks of static and operational performance on repaired construction-based equipment to ensure full safe functional activity prior to handover and re-commissioning to operation Basic visual inspections on construction-based equipment both in a workshop, facility and site-based environments to identify potential issues and problems Specified testing activities on construction-based equipment both in a workshop, facility and site-based environments that ensure correct and safe functional effectiveness Produce one-off components against given information and specifications that requires fabrication and welding activities Repair or modify existing components from construction-based equipment which requires heating, welding and brazing Install and commission construction-based equipment on site-based environments for operational activities Basic fault-finding and diagnostic activities on hydraulic, electric, mechanical and pneumatic systems to identify existing problems on construction-based equipment. Complete organisational reports to confirm and document the work activity that was undertaken and inform employer and clients of work progress and problems encountered. Source, extract, identify, interpret and apply technical information from workshop-type manuals, given verbal information, organisational and manufacturers’ literature and documentation, both on and off-line Working activities in compliance with legislation, regulations, best practice and organisational requirements in the construction, industrial, quarrying, hire, port, mining and other allied environments Training schedule This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship. More training information An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: Maths and English (grade GCSE 3-9 (old A-D)) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Attention to detail Problem solving skills Analytical skills Logical Team working About this employer The Trade and Technical Apprenticeship programme provides you with a formal college education, leading to a Level 2 and/or 3 apprenticeship standards in your chosen vocation. You will also gain a broad set of trade technical skills through on-the-job training, supported by our qualified and experienced workforce, and construction professionals. A dedicated mentor and approved training provider will work closely with you, providing regular feedback on your progress towards completing your apprenticeship. https://www.laingorourke.com/ (opens in new tab) Company benefits Private Medical Insurance. Life Insurance. Personal Accident and Injury Insurance. Income Protection Enhanced Pension. Discount Portal. Disability Confident A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions. You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview. After this apprenticeship On completion of the apprenticeship you will remain in the business and progress in your career. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: CITB The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018157.