How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
College
You could start by taking a course that will give you the skills you'll need to find a trainee job after you finish.
Courses include:
- heavy vehicle maintenance
- construction plant or machinery maintenance
- mechanical engineering
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
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Apprenticeship
You could apply to do a Construction Equipment Maintenance Mechanic Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship, or Construction Equipment Maintenance Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
These take between 2 and 3 years to complete and are a mix of on-the-job training and off-site study.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Direct Application
You could apply for jobs directly if you have experience or qualifications in large goods vehicle (LGV) mechanics, or mechanical and electrical engineering maintenance.
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Registration
- you'll need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent to train and work on a construction site
Further information
You'll find more details about how to become a construction plant mechanic from Go Construct.