SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland welcomed 63 students from five schools and colleges to its depots in Chadderton, Smethwick and Basildon as part of Build UK’s Open Doors 2026.
The initiative provided students with a behind-the-scenes look at the firm’s operations, offering insight into the range of roles and career opportunities available across the business.
Students met with depot and workshop managers, apprentices, yard operatives, and transport planners. They explored equipment and depot operations and gained a better understanding of the variety of career pathways available,
The event forms part of Sunbelt Rentals’ wider commitment to early careers.
Charlotte Bennett, chief transformation officer at Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland, said, “The success of our business is built on our people. Open Doors allows us to showcase the breadth of opportunity available and the clear development pathways that enable our teams to build rewarding, long-term careers with us.”
Georgia Satchwell, early careers coordinator, added, “Open Doors gives us the opportunity to build meaningful, long‑term relationships with schools and partners, inspiring students and those exploring a future career with us. The connections we create during Open Doors don’t end with the week itself – they allow us to continue working closely together long after it’s over.”
