apprentice

Toyota Material Handling UK; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials handling manufacturer is offering a forklift engineer apprenticeship in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals eager to develop skills in repair and maintenance while receiving comprehensive training both on the job and at college. The three-year program leads to a Lift Truck Powered Access Engineering Technician Level 3 Qualification, requiring GCSEs in Maths, English, and other subjects. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication, IT skills, and a willingness to learn.

Benefits

Excellent training and development

On-the-job experience

College block release training

Qualifications

• Must hold one of the three desirable qualifications alongside essential Maths and English GCSEs.
• Ability to travel to the work location.
• Desirable to hold a UK driving licence or be working towards one.
• Must be aged 18 or over.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and work with your mentor to understand materials handling equipment.
• Learn about the trucks and how to fix them.
• Apply health and safety procedures and comply with regulations.
• Use tools and equipment for maintenance and repairs.
• Communicate with colleagues and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Team working

Willingness to learn

Strong interest in engineering

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Mathematics

GCSE in Engineering

GCSE in IT

GCSE in Science

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is looking to learn the skills needed to develop a career as a forklift engineer. This apprenticeship role is an excellent opportunity to combine on‑the‑job working, excellent training and development and to work for the world’s No 1 forklift truck and materials handling manufacturer.

Responsibilities

• Shadowing and working with your mentor and the team to understand materials handling equipment.
• Learning about the trucks, how they work and how to fix them.
• Block weeks at college where you will learn new skills and take part in both classroom and workshop learning.
• Online learning and development with the learning provider.
• Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards relevant to lift truck or powered access machines.
• Obtain and interpret lift truck and powered access machine technical data and repair instructions.
• Use tools, workshop equipment, diagnostic and measuring equipment when carrying out maintenance and repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities on lift truck and powered access machines.
• Perform inspections on lift truck and powered access machines in compliance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER).
• Remove and replace mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components.
• Apply diagnostic principles and problem‑solving techniques to diagnose faults on lift truck or powered access machine systems.
• Carry out functional testing and quality checks on repaired lift truck or powered access machine components and systems.
• Carry out repairs and make required adjustments.
• Record or enter information – paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, manufacturers’ documentation, worksheets, checklists.
• Check and maintain stock.
• Communicate with others verbally – for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain a clean, tidy and safe working area.
• Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, in compliance with quality, safety, sustainability and environmental standards and guidance.
• Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
• Store and maintain tools, workshop equipment, diagnostic and measuring equipment for maintenance and repairs.

Training Schedule

• Block release training to Stephenson College, Coalville, Leicestershire.
• On‑the‑job training.
• Off‑the‑job training.

Qualifications and Learning

The apprentice will be working towards a Lift Truck Powered Access Engineering Technician Level 3 Qualification. This is a 3‑year programme combining college and workplace learning.

GCSE in:

• English (Grade 4)
• Mathematics (Grade 4)
• Engineering (Grade 4)
• IT (Grade 4)
• Science (Grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Required skills:

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Team working
• Willingness to learn
• Strong interest in engineering

Other Requirements

• Applicants must hold one of the three desirable qualifications alongside essential Maths and English GCSEs.
• Applicants must be able to travel to the work location.
• It is desirable that applicants hold a UK driving licence or are working towards one.
• Applicants must be aged 18 or over.

Location

Stephenson College is part of Loughborough College Group – this apprenticeship course is delivered at Stephenson Campus in Coalville, LE67 3TN.