Apprentice Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions as an Apprentice Engineer. This 3-year program offers hands-on experience in Forklift Truck & Powered Access Engineering, with opportunities for growth and development. You will shadow experienced engineers and gain valuable skills in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. Enjoy benefits like a medical scheme, discounts, and extensive training.

Benefits

Paycare medical scheme

Eye care vouchers

Discounts at high street stores

Brand-new stocked Toolbox

Company uniform

PPE

Contributory pension scheme

Extensive training

Outward Bound experience

Qualifications

• Desirable to have GCSEs in English, Science & Mathematics.
• Basic IT skills and enthusiasm for engineering required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Basic IT skills

Enthusiasm for engineering

Education

3 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or Scottish National 5 Grade C

Job description

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

Contract: Permanent

Location: Portsmouth

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 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 let that discourage you from applying. You can also submit a speculative application for Engineer Apprentice roles via the ‘Engineer Apprentice – Speculative Applications’ advert, and your application will be considered when suitable vacancies arise.

The Impact you will have:

• Complete a 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 and alongside qualified Engineers, with work 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 — hobbies related to maintenance/repair, work, voluntary experience, or 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 at high street stores.
• Brand-new stocked Toolbox, company uniform, and PPE.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Extensive training through AmeyBriggs and OEM partners, plus an Outward Bound experience.

What’s next

• Click on the apply now button to join the Briggs Group. A team member will contact you.
• Not sure if this is the right role? Visit our careers page and send us your CV for review.
• For reasonable adjustments during the interview process, contact the Recruitment team in advance.