Forklift Service Engineer Apprentice - Sittingbourne

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in material handling seeks an enthusiastic apprentice to develop skills in servicing and repairing forklift trucks. This three-year program combines hands-on work with classroom learning, providing a comprehensive pathway to a career in engineering.

Benefits

Attractive company pension

Full tool kit

Company sick pay

Voluntary critical illness cover

Free eye tests

Free flu jabs

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Benefits platform with instant discounts and offers

Qualifications

• Interest in personal development and positive attitude towards work and study.

Responsibilities

• Shadowing and working with mentor to understand materials handling equipment.
• Learning about trucks and how to fix them.
• Block weeks at college for skills training.

Skills

Interest in mechanics

Basic computer skills

Education

GCSE grades A-C or 4-9 in English Maths & either Science/Engineering or IT

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Toyota Material Handling Manufacturing

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

15.05.2025

Expiry Date:

29.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is looking to learn the skills needed to develop a career as a forklift engineer. This apprenticeship role is an excellent opportunity to combine on the job working, excellent training and development and the opportunity to work for the worlds No 1 forklift truck and materials handling manufacturer.

About the role

The role involves learning the skills to be able to service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and other material handling equipment and study towards an industry recognised qualification. This is a 3 year programme combining college and workplace learning.

As an apprentice you will be working in one of our centres or at one of our customer’s sites, working as part of our service team.

This is what you would be doing:

• Shadowing and working with your mentor and the team to understand materials handling equipment
• Learning about the trucks, how they work and how to fix them
• Block weeks at college where you will learn new skills and take part in both classroom and workshop learning
• Online learning and development with the learning provider

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for somebody who has an interest in mechanics / engineering and has a practical hand on approach to learning. You will need to have a keen interest in your own personal development and a positive attitude towards work and study.

Here is a quick tick list for the other skills we are looking for:

• GCSE grades A-C or 4-9 in English Maths & either Science/Engineering or IT (or equivalent)
• Interest in mechanical engineering / engineering
• Willingness to take instruction and development
• Basic computer skills

What we offer

• Attractive company pension
• Full tool kit (if applicable)
• Company sick pay
• Voluntary critical illness cover
• Free eye tests
• Free flu jabs
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Benefits platform with instant discounts and offers