Apprentice Heavy Plant Mechanic
- Work mode
- On-site
- Seniority
- Junior
- Salary
- Not stated
- Posted
- 29 Oct 2026
Verified open 29 Oct 2026 · Source: Company careers page
About the role
Supporting Apprenticeships
CRJ Services is committed to developing talent and offering young people and people looking to retrain the opportunity to learn skills and gain experience in their chosen field.
Available Apprenticeships at CRJ: Heavy Plant Mechanics and Supply Chain Operations.
Our apprentices have the opportunity to work towards a qualification, whilst earning, and learn from the talented mentors we have at CRJ Services. Being able to learn in a hands-on environment allows apprentices to put their skills into practice and helps them to gain confidence in a working environment.
Apprentice Heavy Plant Mechanic
Our Heavy Plant Mechanic apprentices undertake a three-year apprenticeship where they work towards a Level 3 qualification in Land-Based Service Engineering Technician. As part of their course, they cover aspects such as:
Environmental, safe working and legal requirements
Use of specialist tools and equipment
Thermally and chemically joining metals and components
Advanced technical and engineering principles of land-based engineering machinery, plant and equipment
Service, maintenance and repair principles and practices for complex machinery, plant and equipment
Accessing, interpreting, and applying technical data
Diagnosing faults and verifying machinery
Warehouse Apprentice
Our Warehouse Apprentices undertake a 14-month apprenticeship where they work towards a Level 2 qualification in Supply Chain Warehouse Operations. As part of their training, they will obtain skills such as:
Operate and handle equipment safely and efficiently
Comply with appropriate rules, regulations and processes
Safely and efficiently load and unload items
Select, prepare and use packaging materials appropriately
Use correct equipment and procedures to record receiving or stowing goods
Work effectively under pressure and to agreed deadlines
Use IT applications and other relevant technology and systems
What is it like to be an apprentice at CRJ Services?
CRJ Services currently offers apprenticeships in Heavy Plant Mechanics and in Supply Chain Operations, and we have five apprentices progressing through their training.
We caught up with our current apprentices to see how they are getting on and see what it is like to be doing an apprenticeship at CRJ Services.
Tony Sheen
Tony Sheen
Senior Engineer & Apprentice Manager
How did you get started in the industry?
What does CRJ hope to achieve by bringing apprentices into the business?
What’s the most rewarding part of seeing an apprentice develop?
What would you say to someone who doesn't have much experience but is interested in the industry and CRJ?
Dylan Mathers
Dylan Mathers
Apprentice Supply Chain Warehouse Operative
What made you choose to do an apprenticeship with CRJ Services?
What has been your favourite task or project during your apprenticeship so far?
How have your skills developed since starting?
What are you most looking forward to learning in the next stage of your apprenticeship?
Joel Sutton
Joel Sutton
Apprentice Heavy Plant Mechanic
Can you describe a typical day in your apprenticeship?
Which skills do you feel you’ve developed the most since joining?
What’s been the highlight of your apprenticeship so far?
Where do you see this apprenticeship taking you in the future?
Shiu Lau
Shiu Lau
Heavy Plant Mechanic
How do you think your skills have developed from when you first started your apprenticeship to where you are now?
How valuable was the hands-on experience you have gained?
What advice would you give to someone starting their apprenticeship?
What made you want to pursue a career in an industry that is traditionally male dominated?
AJ Atherton
AJ Atherton
Hires Controller, After Completing The CRJ Apprentice Supply Chain Warehouse Operative
Can you tell us a bit about your role as a warehouse apprentice from when you first joined CRJ Services?
How did the apprenticeship help you understand the business and the machinery industry?
How has your career developed since joining CRJ Services?
Why would you recommend CRJ Services as a place to do an apprenticeship?
Cameron Pawley
Cameron Pawley
Apprentice Heavy Plant Mechanic
What made an apprenticeship feel like the right choice for you?
What attracted you to CRJ and the industry?
What skills are you most looking forward to learning?
What type of work would you like to be doing once your apprenticeship is complete?
Jacob Sutton
Jacob Sutton
Apprentice Heavy Plant Mechanic
What does a typical day look like for you?
How have your colleagues helped you develop?
What’s your favourite part of the job?
What would you say to someone unsure whether an apprenticeship is for them?
Make An Enquiry
How can we serve you? Please don’t hesitate to reach out via our contact form or call our various teams for further assistance.
- Machine Service: 01565 723886 (option 1)
- Machine Hires: 01565 723886 (option 2)
- New & Used Machine Sales: 01565 723886 (option 3)
- Parts Sales: 01565 723886 (option 4)
- Finance: 01565 723886 (option 5)
- Warehouse: 01565 723886 (option 6)
- General Enquiries: 01565 723886 (option 7)
If you have a machine breakdown please call our service team:
01565 723886 (option 1)