Apprentice Engineer

Briggs Equipment; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of asset management as an Apprentice Engineer in Maidenhead. This 3-year program will equip you with skills in Forklift Truck and Powered Access Engineering. You will shadow mentors, gain hands-on experience, and complete a Level 3 qualification while enjoying various perks.

Benefits

Paycare medical scheme

Eye care vouchers

Briggs Boost discount scheme

Brand-new stocked Toolbox

Company uniform

PPE

Contributory pension scheme

Extensive training

Outward Bound experience

Qualifications

• Complete a 3-year apprenticeship qualification.
• Gain on-the-job experience with qualified Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks under supervision and alongside qualified Engineers.
• Work at customer premises and workshop locations.

Skills

Enthusiasm for engineering

Communication skills

Basic IT skills

Education

3 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or Scottish National 5 Grade C

Job description

The Opportunity: Apprentice Engineer - Level 3 Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician Apprenticeship – AmeyBriggs

Contract: Permanent

Location: Maidenhead

Salary: £15,704 in Year 1 (for Under 19s)

AmeyBriggs is a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions for the Construction Plant and MHE within the MOD. The AmeyBriggs 3-year Apprentice Engineer training programme offers you the chance to become a fully qualified Forklift Truck & Powered Access Engineer. Briggs Equipment Group Engineers fault find, maintain, service, and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems across a growing range of Materials Handling and Powered Access Equipment.

If you don’t meet all of the role criteria below, don’t let that discourage you from applying.

If the location or eligibility requirements are not suitable, you can still submit a speculative application for Engineer Apprentice roles, which will be considered if a suitable vacancy arises – apply via the ‘Engineer Apprentice – Speculative Applications’ advert.

The Impact you will have:

• Complete the 3-year apprenticeship qualification: Level 3 Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician Apprenticeship standard.
• Gain on-the-job experience, starting with shadowing mentors and progressing to performing tasks under supervision and alongside qualified Engineers, with work checked and signed off.
• Work will be carried out at customer premises and AmeyBriggs workshop locations within your region.

What will help you to excel in this role:

• 3 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or Scottish National 5 Grade C or above in English, Science, & Mathematics (or equivalent) – desirable.
• Enthusiasm for engineering, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems, hobbies, work, or voluntary experience related to maintenance/repair, or topics studied at school/college.
• Basic IT skills such as email, websites, and text documents.
• Clear, polite, and professional communication skills, both verbal and written, to work effectively with mentors, line managers, customers, and team members.

What you can expect from us:

• Paycare medical scheme & Eye care vouchers after successful probation completion.
• Briggs Boost discount scheme for high street store purchases.
• Brand-new stocked Toolbox, company uniform, and PPE.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Extensive training through AmeyBriggs and OEM partners, plus an Outward Bound experience.

What’s next:

• Interested? Click on the apply now button, and a team member will contact you.
• Not sure if this is the right role? Visit our careers page and send a CV for review.
• For reasonable adjustments during the interview process, contact the Recruitment team beforehand.