Installation Engineer Apprentice

HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY UK LIMITED

What you will do in your working day

Equipment Installation:

• Prepare and install specialist approved equipment in accordance with customer requirements and installation guidelines.

• Perform the assembly of large excavators, adhering to precise instructions and procedures.

Maintenance and Repair:

• Efficiently perform fault finding and diagnostics/ repairs, resolving issues to ensure equipment reliability.

• Conducting basic remedial repair painting tasks, restoring equipment surfaces and protecting against damage.

• Inspection of completed machines thoroughly for quality assurance before final inspection.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain detailed documentation of installation activities, including equipment specifications, installation procedures, and commissioning reports.

• Working to technical drawings and schematics.

• Checking off parts in accordance with work orders.

Safety and Compliance:

• Working to OEM standards.

• Adhere to safety protocols, regulations, and industry standards to ensure a safe working environment.

• Maintain general housekeeping standards, keeping the workspace clean and organised for optimal efficiency.

General Responsibilities:

• The Company is committed to achieving a high standard of Health and Safety in all its activities and the postholder will be expected to contribute to maintaining standards to ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation.

• Take responsibility for managing own performance and to participate in any identified training or development opportunities.

• To recognise the importance of fairness and equality in the workplace, to treat everyone with dignity and respect.

• Comply with Company Codes of Conduct, policies and procedures at all times.

The role will involve the installation, configuration and maintenance of Hitachi
machinery and equipment. Your hands-on involvement will play a vital role in maintaining a consistent level of
customer satisfaction, ensuring that each installation meets our stringent quality benchmarks and exceeds customer
expectations.

More Information

Requirements

Test Required Qualifications

  • GCSE English (A* – C/ 9 – 4) Essential
  • GCSE Maths (A* – C/ 9 – 4) Essential

Desireable Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Flexible to work overtime

Potential to move to Higher Apprenticeship/Training.

About the employer

HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY UK LIMITED

Hitachi Construction Machinery UK Ltd are a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe and are responsible for the supply of excavators, wheel loaders, parts and servicing to the UK and Irish construction industry. Hitachi produces the widest range of hydraulic excavators in the world and are renowned for their high quality, advanced technology, and unrivalled reliability.

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