Apprentice

Toyota Material Handling UK; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials handling manufacturer is seeking an enthusiastic apprentice to develop skills as a forklift engineer. This role offers a 3-year apprenticeship combining on-the-job training and college learning. Candidates must have GCSEs in essential subjects and a strong interest in engineering. A UK driving license and the ability to travel to various locations are required. This is an excellent opportunity to learn in a reputable setting and gain hands-on experience in the engineering field.

Qualifications

• GCSE in key subjects (English, Maths, Engineering, IT, Science) is essential.
• Strong communication, IT, teamwork skills, and eagerness to learn are required.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and work with a mentor to learn about materials handling equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities on lift trucks and powered access machines.
• Conduct diagnostics and repairs on lift truck systems.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Team working

Willingness to learn

Strong interest in engineering

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4)

GCSE in Engineering (grade 4)

GCSE in IT (grade 4)

GCSE in Science (grade 4)

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 worlds No 1 forklift truck and materials handling manufacturer., As an apprentice, you will be working in one of our centres or at one of customer sites, working as part of our servicing team. This is what you will be doing:

Responsibilities

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.

• 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) regulations
• 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 and manufacturers' documentation, work sheets, 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

• GCSE in English (grade 4)
• GCSE in Maths (grade 4)
• GCSE in Engineering (grade 4)
• GCSE in IT (grade 4)
• GCSE in Science (grade 4)
• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Team working
• Willingness to learn
• Strong interest in engineering

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Other Requirements

• The applicant should hold one of the three desirable qualifications alongside the essential maths and English
• It is essential that applicants are able to travel to the work location
• It is essential that applicants hold a UK driving license or are working towards this
• Applicants must be aged 18 or over

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