apprentice

Toyota Material Handling UK; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forklift manufacturer in the UK seeks an enthusiastic individual for an apprenticeship as a forklift engineer. This 3-year program combines on-the-job training and college courses to develop skills in servicing, maintaining, and repairing forklift trucks. Key responsibilities include working with mentors and learning both technical and soft skills necessary for success in the engineering field, with the opportunity to gain a recognized qualification.

Qualifications

• GCSE English, Maths, Engineering, IT, and Science at grade 4/C.
• Communication and IT skills are essential.
• Willingness to learn and a strong interest in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Shadow mentor and team to learn about and repair materials handling equipment.
• Attend college for block weeks to gain new skills.
• Complete online learning and apply health and safety procedures in compliance with regulations.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on equipment.
• Use tools and diagnostic equipment for maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Team working

Willingness to learn

Strong interest in Engineering

Education

GCSE English – grade 4/C

GCSE Maths – grade 4/C

GCSE Engineering – grade 4/C

GCSE IT – grade 4/C

GCSE Science – grade 4/C

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.

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, applying 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 (e.g., job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, worksheets, checklists)
• Check and maintain stock
• Communicate with others verbally (e.g., 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 – the apprentice will be working towards a Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician Level 3 qualification

The role involves learning the skills to be able to service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and other material handling equipment and studying towards an industry‑recognised qualification. This is a 3‑year programme combining college and workplace learning.

Qualifications

• GCSE English – grade 4/C
• GCSE Maths – grade 4/C
• GCSE Engineering – grade 4/C
• GCSE IT – grade 4/C
• GCSE Science – grade 4/C

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

Other requirements

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

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, and it is desirable that applicants hold a UK driving licence or are working towards one.

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