Apprentice Engineer (South Region)

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company as an Apprentice Engineer in Reading. The program offers hands-on training with experienced mentors while you work towards a nationally recognized Level 3 qualification. Ideal for those passionate about engineering, this opportunity includes practical on-the-job experience and the chance to secure a permanent role.

Benefits

Salary aligned with Government Apprentice rate

40-hour workweek with overtime opportunities

25 days annual leave

Option to join company pension scheme

Discount schemes and product training

Qualifications

• Passion for engineering and eagerness to learn.
• Good communication skills and flexibility.
• Desire to be a Linde brand ambassador.

Responsibilities

• Attend all required training courses and pass assessments.
• Gain competence in preventative maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics.
• Complete online tests and maintain an e-Portfolio.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Flexibility

Education

GCSE Grade 4 or above in Math and English or predicted grades

Job description

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Client:

KION Group

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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Posted:

27.05.2025

Expiry Date:

11.07.2025

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Job Description:

Have you considered what is required to become an engineer?

Would you like to learn how to service and repair forklift trucks and other material handling equipment?

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity?

Every year Linde Material Handling recruits a number of apprentices across the UK. During this programme, you will receive specific hands-on experience while studying for a nationally recognised qualification.

Linde Material Handling & The KION Group

The KION Group, headquartered in Germany, is a global business and one of the world’s leading manufacturers of forklift trucks, warehouse, and material handling equipment and automation solutions. The Group has approximately 41,000 employees based in around 100 countries. Linde Material Handling is one of KION’s leading brands, operating in the UK and other countries.

What we offer:

Apprenticeships allow individuals to learn a new role through practical, on-the-job training, combined with study for a formal qualification. Apprentices are paid a wage, and upon completion, can gain a professional qualification and often a permanent role.

• Practical on-the-job training
• Study for a nationally recognised qualification
• Earn a wage
• Be supported by experienced team members and mentors

Our Apprenticeship Programme

The Linde Material Handling (MH) Engineering Apprenticeship Programme helps the business grow our own best-in-class engineers to support our demand for field, workshop, and site-based engineers. The main purpose of the role is to learn how to become a fully competent Linde engineer by applying learning from college, and demonstrating this knowledge to your mentors, Apprentice Development Officer, and college assessors to meet our customers’ needs.

Linde Material Handling is looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Engineer (Field) based within the South region. You need to be passionate about engineering, eager to learn, motivated to succeed, and interested in joining a multinational engineering company to start your career.

You will need to commit to a three-year training and development programme, after which you will become a fully qualified Service Engineer and be awarded a Level 3 apprenticeship in Lift Truck & Powered Access Engineering. You will be supported by a dedicated Mentor and an Apprentice Development Officer, who will monitor your progress through college and on-the-job training. During the apprenticeship, you will learn to inspect, maintain, service, and repair all types of material handling equipment including forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.

Travel to college, overnight stays, and associated costs (including accommodation and meals) will be funded.

Upon successful completion, you will be a qualified Linde engineer ready to start your career with a market leader.

Your duties and responsibilities:

• Attending all required training courses (internal & external).
• Passing all knowledge block training tests at college.
• Passing End Point Assessment for Level 3 in Lift Truck & Powered Access Engineering.
• Passing all internal assessments on safety, product knowledge, and diagnostics.
• Completing online tests and assessments within deadlines, with up to two resits.
• Maintaining an e-Portfolio to college standards.
• Working with the training organisation to achieve your qualification.
• Gaining competence in preventative maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics on Linde equipment.

Tasks and Qualifications:

To succeed, you should have a passion for engineering, be motivated, and willing to learn. Good communication skills, a confident manner, pride in your work, and flexibility are essential. You should also demonstrate a desire to be a Linde brand ambassador.

To be considered, you need:

• GCSE Grade 4 or above in Math and English (or predicted grades) or a National 5 in Scotland.
• A full driving license.
• An interest in engineering and technology.

What we offer:

• Salary aligned with the Government Apprentice rate; enhanced for ages 16-17.
• 40-hour workweek with overtime opportunities for 18+.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Option to join the company pension scheme.
• Discount schemes, product training, uniform, PPE, toolbox, and tools.
• Full forklift driver license training.