Forklift Service Engineer Apprentice - Biggleswade

Toyota Material Handling Deutschland GmbH; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials handling manufacturer is seeking a Forklift Engineer Apprentice to develop essential skills for servicing and maintaining forklift trucks. This 3-year apprenticeship offers on-the-job training alongside academic learning, where you will shadow experienced mentors and learn both in a classroom and hands-on environment. The ideal candidate should possess GCSE grades A-C in English, Maths, and an interest in mechanical engineering. A full UK driving license is required due to site travel. Benefits included are a company pension and a comprehensive toolkit.

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 mechanics and practical hand-on approach.
• Positive attitude towards work and study.
• Willingness to take instruction and development.

Responsibilities

• Learn to service and maintain forklift trucks.
• Shadow and work with mentors in the service team.
• Engage in college education and practical workshops.

Skills

Practical hands-on skills

Interest in mechanical engineering

Basic computer skills

Education

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

Job description

Category

Active Jobs - Service and Service Technicians

Job title

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

Your Profile

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

Applicants must be aged 18 or over due to health, safety and customer site access requirements. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence due to the need to travel between customer sites.

Our Offer

What we offer

• 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

More Information

Why choose Toyota

Toyota Material Handling is the world’s number one manufacturer of materials handling equipment providing quality sales and service support across the UK.

In the UK we are implementing a people strategy to create an environment where our people feel valued, fulfilled, engaged and happy. We want to attract the best talent and develop our team so that they achieve their full potential.

Our commitment is to read each application carefully, however due to the high volume of applications we receive regrettably only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that by submitting your application you are giving permission for your personal information to be shared with SMB College Group.

Toyota Material Handling UK is an equal opportunities employer.