Installation Engineer Apprentice

Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

4/10/2025

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. Formed 50 years ago, we are a market leader in providing safe, high quality, durable and reliable products competitively, on time and anywhere in the UK and Ireland, which is why we have been awarded with the title of the UKs number one excavator supplier. We endeavour to exceed customers expectations through the provision of excellent lifetime value and consistent service. Our experience ensures that our customers needs are met by understanding a customers unique requirements and circumstances, with specialists available to share their industry knowledge and guidance on the key sectors we operate within and the product range that we sell.

• Year 4 & 5 - Potential to move to Higher Apprenticeship/Training
  
  

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
  
  

It is not possible for this document to totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post holder. The outlined duties may therefore vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility.

• You will work towards the Level 3 Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard with Gateshead College
  
  

Monday - Thursday between 07:00- 16:30 Friday 07:00- 12:15