Apprentice Engineer

Briggs Equipment; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions as an Apprentice Engineer. This 3-year program offers hands-on training in Forklift Truck and Powered Access Engineering. You'll gain valuable experience while working alongside qualified Engineers, with opportunities for career progression and various benefits.

Benefits

Paycare medical scheme

Eye care vouchers

Briggs Boost benefit scheme

Brand-new stocked Toolbox

Company uniform

Contributory pension scheme

Extensive training

Qualifications

• 3 GCSEs at grade 4 / C in English, Science & Mathematics desirable.
• Enthusiasm for engineering and maintenance/repair.
• Clear communication skills for effective interaction.

Responsibilities

• Complete the 3-year apprenticeship qualification.
• Gain on-the-job experience with qualified Engineers.
• Work on customer premises and at workshop locations.

Skills

Communication

Basic IT skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Hydraulic Systems

Education

GCSEs at grade 4 / C in English

GCSEs at grade 4 / C in Science

GCSEs at grade 4 / C in Mathematics

Job description

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

Contract: Permanent

Location: Portsmouth

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 opportunity 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 the role criteria below, don’t let that discourage you from applying.

If the location or eligibility requirements are not suitable, you can submit a speculative application for Engineer Apprentice roles via the ‘Engineer Apprentice – Speculative Applications’ advert, and your application will be considered for future vacancies.

The Impact you will have:

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

What will help you to excel in this role:

1. 3 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or Scottish National 5 Grade C or above in English, Science & Mathematics (or equivalent) – desirable.
2. Enthusiasm for all aspects of engineering, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic—interests in maintenance/repair, hobbies, work, or voluntary experience, or relevant studies.
3. Basic IT skills such as email, web browsing, and document handling.
4. Clear, polite, and professional verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with mentors, managers, customers, and team members.

What you can expect from us:

1. Paycare medical scheme & eye care vouchers upon successful completion of probation.
2. Briggs Boost benefit scheme offering discounts at high street stores.
3. Brand-new stocked Toolbox, company uniform, and PPE.
4. Contributory pension scheme.
5. Extensive training through AmeyBriggs and OEM partners, plus an Outward Bound experience.

What’s next:

1. Click on the apply now button to join the Briggs Group, and a team member will contact you.
2. Visit our careers page and send a speculative CV if unsure about the role.
3. Contact our Recruitment team for reasonable adjustments during the interview process.