Apprentice HGV Maintenance Engineer
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Company CADMAN CRANES LIMITED
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Provider SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE
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Location Colchester, CO4 9QX
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary £16,640.00 per year
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Sector Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref NAS-2000064029
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Application Deadline Date 12/12/2026
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Start Date 05/01/2027
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Hours: Monday - Friday 7.30 - 4.00pm, with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break, 40 paid hours per week. Some overtime opportunities.
Brief Description
You’ll join Cadman Cranes in Colchester as an Apprentice HGV Maintenance Engineer, working alongside experienced engineers. You’ll start on vans, plant and HGVs, learning servicing, inspection, diagnosis and repair, then progress to mobile and crawler cranes. You’ll also help with yard duties.
Training to be Provided
Training will take place at Suffolk New College, Otley Campus.
Future Prospects
- Opportunity to develop into an HGV, Plant and Crane Maintenance Engineer following successful completion and continued development
- Further potential career paths include crane operative, HGV driver and other disciplines within the lifting industry
Vacancy Detail
- Assist experienced engineers with servicing and repairs on vans, general plant and HGVs
- Inspect components and report wear or defects to the supervising engineer
- Learn to diagnose faults using tools, measuring equipment and diagnostic systems
- Help remove, repair and replace components under supervision
- Progress to maintaining mobile and crawler cranes as skills develop
- Complete job sheets and maintenance records accurately
Attend Suffolk College and complete NVQ Level 3 coursework, assessments and portfolio - Follow safety procedures and wear the required PPE
- Help with yard duties, including loading vehicles for dispatch, housekeeping and vehicle cleaning
- Keep the workshop clean, organised and tools well looked after