Rental equipment provider Sunbelt Rentals has opened applications for its next cohort of apprentices as part of National Apprenticeship Week.

The UK-based company said it is offering 60 new apprenticeship roles, with positions starting in September 2026. The company provides apprenticeships from levels 2 to 6 at locations across the UK.

The programme currently supports 80 early career apprentices across 19 apprenticeship courses, covering technical, engineering, professional and business disciplines. More than 225 existing employees are undertaking apprenticeships across more than 20 pathways.

In 2025, the company achieved Gold Membership of the 5% Club, which recognises employers whose workforce includes at least 5% enrolled in formal development programmes.

Sunbelt Rental has over 4,200 employees and covers facilities management, construction, industrial, event and government sectors.

 Julie Harpley Sunbelt Rentals early careers and social impact academy manager Julie Harpley said, “What sets Sunbelt Rentals’ apprenticeship programme apart is the breadth and depth of opportunities we provide. Our programmes span numerous frameworks across our business, ensuring that whether applicants are aspiring to become an engineer, learn a skilled trade, or join our professional services teams, they’ll gain hands-on experience and make an impact from day one.”

Sunbelt Rentals engineering apprentice said, “The combination of practical and theoretical learning was a significant draw for me, especially having previously studied electrical engineering at college and knowing I wanted to pursue a career in this field.”

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