Forklift Service Engineer Apprentice - Bristol

TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials handling equipment manufacturer in Bristol is seeking an enthusiastic apprentice to develop a career as a forklift engineer. This role combines on-the-job training with college learning to understand and repair forklifts, providing a hands-on approach to mechanics and engineering. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in key subjects, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, full toolkit, and company pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary

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 discounts

Qualifications

• Candidates must be aged 18 or over due to health and safety requirements.
• Full UK driving licence is mandatory for travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Work with a mentor to understand materials handling equipment.
• Learn about forklift trucks and repair techniques.
• Attend college block weeks for further training and skills development.
• Engage in online learning provided by educational partners.

Skills

Interest in mechanical engineering

Good communication skills

Practical hands-on approach

Willingness to take instruction

Education

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

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who wants 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 world’s No. 1 forklift truck and materials handling manufacturer.

Responsibilities

• 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.

• GCSE grades A‑C or 4‑9 in English, Maths & either Science / Engineering or IT (or equivalent).
• Interest in mechanical engineering / engineering.
• Good communication skills.
• 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.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• 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.

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.

Toyota Material Handling UK is an equal opportunities employer.