Apprentice Portable Building Maintenance Operative

Company: Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland
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Location: Basildon
Job Description:

Are you a practical person who is keen to work with your hands and develop multiple skills across a range of trades? Are you looking for a varied career with a company that really values your contribution and can offer you award-winning training opportunities? Read on as we may have just the apprenticeship you are looking for!

Our Apprentices are the future of our business. On our 30-month apprenticeship programme you will learn the skills to become a successful Portable Building Maintenance Technician with a fantastic range of future career options ahead of you. With the current levels of advancement in equipment technology, there could not be a more exciting time to join us and following successful completion of your apprenticeship you will be offered a permanent role, with one of the best rental equipment providers in the industry.

You’ll work within one of our service centres where you will learn to:

  • Prepare, maintain, repair and refurbish the range of portable buildings available within our Accommodation business division, ensuring they are suitable for customers
  • Develop and utilise joinery, plumbing, electrical and decorating skills to ensure all buildings are completed to a high standard
  • Understand how to successfully fit all necessary interior fixtures and prepare cabins for decoration
  • Assess cabins for damage and potential faults, diagnosing and rectifying any issues while implementing effective repairs to meet Company and operational standards
  • Prepare buildings for delivery, ensuring they meet quality and safety standards
  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive service and maintenance records
  • Understand how to comply with all safety guidelines, legislation, and regulations
  • Develop in-depth product knowledge
  • Build excellent working relationships with customers and understand their business needs and requirements
  • Become an ambassador for our “Customer First” culture, resolving any issues quickly and keeping your colleagues and customers informed, so they feel truly valued
  • Expand your team working skills with your colleagues and the wider Sunbelt Rentals team
  • Manage multiple tasks and deadlines as part of a varied workday in a fast-paced operational environment

We’ll provide you with a comprehensive company induction, role-specific training and apprenticeship support. You will become a part of a larger apprentice cohort where you will be able to form lifelong relationships and engage in a wider support network.

We’ll also support your personal growth and development in line with your Sunbelt Rentals career aspirations. You will attend both in-house and manufacturer courses to expand your product knowledge and skills.

Apprenticeship Training

You will be completing a level 2 Construction Assembly & Installation Operative Apprenticeship Standard (Relocatable Modular and Portable Buildings pathway). This will be delivered using a combination of.

  • Workplace experience to gain practical skills
  • Guidance and training from an experienced workplace mentor
  • Industry recognised training leading to an apprenticeship qualification. You will attend residential placements at a construction college in Norfolk and may be required to travel outside of your normal working hours (all travel & accommodation will be arranged for you)

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Posted: June 1st, 2026