Apprentice Engineer Programme 2026 (Register Your Interest)

KION; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in material handling is seeking candidates for an engineering apprenticeship program. Successful applicants will engage in a structured 3-year training at SMB College and gain hands-on experience in an inclusive work environment. This full-time role offers a pathway to becoming a proficient engineer, contributing to high standards of service and workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Ideally holding a GCSE in Maths and English.
• Interest in engineering and technology.

Responsibilities

• Engage in all training blocks encompassing academic and practical components.
• Contribute to workplace tasks while learning from mentoring engineers.
• Maintain professional communication with staff, customers, and suppliers.

Skills

Interest in engineering and technology

Adherence to Health & Safety policies

Professional communication

Education

GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and English

National 5 in Scotland

Job description

Join the Linde Apprenticeship Programme!

Are you ready to kickstart your engineering career with a global leader The Linde Apprenticeship Programme is your gateway to becoming a top-tier engineer equipped to meet the growing demand for workshop field and site-based roles.

We offer : Who are we

Linde Material Handling is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a provider of intralogistics solutions and services.

Linde is part of the KION Group which is the largest manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks in Europe measured by units. Within the KION Group we are helping to shape the future together with our strong brands Linde STILL and Dematic and represent the very best our industry has to offer. The KION Group is a global enterprise made up of more than 42000 employees in more than 100 countries.

Our culture is shaped by the shared values of the KION Group : integrity collaboration courage and excellence.

Linde Material Handling are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities regardless of an individuals age disability gender identity marriage or civil partnership status race religion or belief or sexual orientation.

What is an apprenticeship

The Apprenticeship Programme at Linde is designed to cultivate top-tier engineers who can meet the growing demand for workshop field and site-based roles. As an apprentice youll embark on a journey to become a fully proficient Linde Engineer. This involves embodying our core values of Integrity Courage Excellence and Collaboration. Youll integrate your college education with hands-on experience showcasing your skills to your mentor Apprentice Development Officer and college training team. Ultimately youll be equipped to deliver the right solutions to our customers ensuring their needs are met with precision and expertise.

An apprenticeship is a work-based learning programme where you earn while you learn. It builds industry-specific knowledge skills and behaviours through on and off the job training to make sure you are competent in your role. An end-point assessment ensures competency. All apprentices must achieve Functional Skills in Maths and English if not already held.

We have partnered with SMB College to deliver the 3-year Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3).

Over the three years apprentices spend a target 24 weeks in training (excluding end point assessment) at SMB College in Leicester. This training is arranged into two-week blocks Monday to Friday. Applicants must be willing and able to travel to complete their college study.

Progression routes could include qualified engineer technical or specialist roles.

Tasks and Qualifications

Practical training

• Brand Representation & Professionalism: Consistently uphold and represent the KION brand with professionalism in both workplace settings and training environments.
• KION Core Values: Demonstrate and promote the KION values of Integrity Collaboration Courage and Excellence in all activities.
• Health & Safety: Adhere to all company Health & Safety policies ensuring compliance in every activity.
• Training & Development: Actively engage in all SMB College (Coalville) training blocks encompassing both academic and practical components; Successfully pass all end-of-block assessments; Keep accurate records of off-the-job training hours as required by SMB College; Compile and present evidence of your knowledge skills and behaviours following SMB College guidance; Proactively manage your personal and professional development.
• Internal Training: Participate in all mandatory internal product and systems training delivered both online and in-person; Complete all Technical Training Competency Assessments to the expected standard.
• Workplace Responsibilities: Actively contribute to workplace tasks while learning from engineering mentors; Consistently deliver excellent customer service; Maintain professional communication with KION staff customers and suppliers.
• Benchmarking: Actively participate in development and progression reviews with your Apprenticeship Development Officer; Engage in regular progression reviews with SMB College.

Required functional competencies / experience / qualifications

• Ideally holding a GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and English (predicted grades if undertaking GCSEs) or a National 5 in Scotland.
• Have an interest in engineering and technology.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1