Apprentice Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a leading provider of asset management solutions as an Apprentice Engineer. This 3-year program offers hands-on training in Forklift Truck & Powered Access Engineering. You'll shadow mentors and gain practical experience while working towards your qualification. Ideal for those with a passion for engineering and relevant GCSEs.

Benefits

Paycare medical scheme

Eye care vouchers

Discounts from high street stores

Company uniform and PPE

Contributory pension scheme

Extensive training

Qualifications

• 3 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above in English, Science, & Mathematics desirable.
• Enthusiasm for engineering aspects including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Basic IT skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Hydraulic Engineering

Education

GCSEs at grade 4 / C in English, Science, & Mathematics

Job description

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

Contract: Permanent

Location: Southampton

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 range of Materials Handling and Powered Access Equipment.

If you don’t meet all the role criteria below, don’t be discouraged 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:

• 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, then alongside qualified Engineers where your work will be checked and signed off.
• Work will be carried out on customer premises and at AmeyBriggs workshop locations within your specified 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 all aspects of engineering, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic—e.g., hobbies, work, or voluntary experience, topics studied at school/college.
• Basic IT skills, such as email, websites, and text documents.
• Clear, polite, and professional verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with mentors, line managers, customers, and team members.

What you can expect from us:

• Paycare medical scheme & Eye care vouchers upon successful completion of probation.
• Briggs Boost benefit scheme, offering discounts for purchases from high street stores. Brand-new stocked Toolbox.
• Company uniform and PPE.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Extensive training through AmeyBriggs and OEM partners, plus the opportunity to attend an Outward Bound experience.

What’s next:

• Click on the 'Apply now' button to join the Briggs Group, and a team member will contact you.
• Unsure if this is the right role? Visit our careers page and send your CV for review.
• If you require reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please contact our Recruitment team beforehand.