The Construction Equipment Maintenance Technician apprenticeship is suitable for roles across the construction and plant engineering industry including the maintenance, inspection and repair of heavy equipment such as excavators, dumpers and loaders. The role involves working independently to diagnose faults, carry out repairs and ensure equipment is safe, compliant and operating efficiently.
Employers may include plant hire companies, construction firms, civil engineering contractors and specialist maintenance businesses, ranging from small independent organisations through to large national employers. This apprenticeship supports progression into senior technician and engineering roles, with opportunities to specialise in areas such as diagnostics, hydraulics and heavy equipment maintenance.
Which course is right for you?
Level 2 Land based Service Engineer: Ideal for starting your career, developing the core knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to maintain and repair machinery, with progression to Level 3 Land based Service Engineering Technician or Level 3 Construction Plant Maintenance Technician.
Level 3 Land based Service Engineering Technician: Advanced diagnostics, complex repairs and supervisory skills within agriculture, horticulture and groundcare sectors.
Level 3 Construction Plant Maintenance Technician: Maintenance and repair of heavy construction machinery, working in construction and plant hire industries.
