Apprentice Resident Engineer - Lichfield

Crown; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is offering an apprenticeship as a Resident Engineer in Lichfield. This role involves servicing and repairing forklift trucks, with extensive training on hydraulic, LPG, and electric systems. Candidates will gain hands-on experience while working alongside skilled colleagues and completing a college apprenticeship program.

Benefits

Company pension plan

Support with tooling

Discount schemes with major UK brands

Qualifications

• Good relationship-building skills required.
• IT literate.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and solve problems as a forklift truck service engineer.
• Service and repair forklifts under supervision.
• Attend training courses and workshops.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Team player

Communication skills

Interest in engineering

Education

A*-C grades in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Apprentice Resident Engineer - Lichfield

Client:

Crown

Location:

United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

922fcc07bbd8

Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

As a forklift truck service engineer, you will diagnose and solve problems independently, ensuring customer operations run smoothly. You will service and repair forklifts, gaining skills in hydraulics, LPG, and electric systems through training and hands-on experience.

• Learn to install, repair, and maintain forklift trucks according to Crown specifications, including completing an engineering apprenticeship with college attendance.
• Work alongside experienced colleagues, developing workshop procedures through on-the-job training.
• Attend manufacturer and other relevant training courses.
• Learn administrative procedures such as completing worksheets and timesheets.
• Maintain security and cleanliness of customer trucks in the workshop.
• Use and manage tools and spares responsibly.
• Follow all health and safety, legislative, and company procedures.
• Ensure work meets industry and company standards under supervision.
• Build strong relationships with customers, colleagues, and managers.
• Perform other duties as reasonably requested by Crown.

Person Specification

• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Interest in engineering.
• Friendly, with good relationship-building skills.
• Minimum of A*-C grades in Maths and English or equivalent.
• IT literate, familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, or similar.
• Efficient, accurate, and motivated.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and work independently.
• Flexible and dependable.
• Aptitude for practical science or engineering; no prior experience required but interest demonstrated through school or hobbies.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day.

Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays.

Additional benefits include:

• Company pension plan.
• Support with tooling.
• Discount schemes with major UK brands.