Apprentice Workshop Engineer: Hands-On Forklift Tech

Crown Lift Trucks UK; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension plan

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Tooling support

Excellent discount scheme

Tel Us Health

Job summary

Crown Lift Trucks Ltd invites applications for an apprenticeship-based workshop service engineer role, focusing on diagnosing and repairing forklift trucks. You will be trained in hydraulics, LPG and electric systems while gaining hands-on experience addressing customer needs.

You will learn Crown procedures, participate in manufacturer training, and develop skills in tool handling, worksheets and safety, building strong customer and team relationships for a long-term career in materials

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Keen interest in engineering and practical problem solving.
• Friendly, reliable and able to build relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Good Maths and English grades (minimum required).
• IT literate with common software tools (Word/Excel).
• Able to work efficiently, accurately and to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Learn to install, repair and maintain Crown forklift trucks to specification.
• Shadow a colleague and learn workshop procedures through on‑the‑job training.
• Attend manufacturer and other training courses as appropriate.
• Learn Crown administrative procedures and how to complete worksheets and timesheets.
• Help keep customer trucks clean and secure in the workshop.
• Ensure correct use and issue of all tools and spares; comply with safety policies.
• Work under supervision to meet Crown work standards and build customer relationships.
• Undertake other duties as Crown may reasonably request.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Engineering interest

People skills

Maths/English grades

IT skills

Attention to detail

High motivation

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Practical engineering

Quality workmanship

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Crown Lift Trucks Ltd invites applications for an apprenticeship-based workshop service engineer role, focusing on diagnosing and repairing forklift trucks. You will be trained in hydraulics, LPG and electric systems while gaining hands-on experience addressing customer needs.

You will learn Crown procedures, participate in manufacturer training, and develop skills in tool handling, worksheets and safety, building strong customer and team relationships for a long-term career in materials