Forklift Service Engineer Apprentice - Burton on Trent

Toyota Material Handling Europe; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to embark on a rewarding apprenticeship as a forklift engineer. This unique opportunity allows you to gain hands-on experience while working alongside skilled professionals in the field of materials handling. Over a 3-year program, you will combine on-the-job training with academic studies, leading to an industry-recognized qualification. Ideal candidates will have a keen interest in mechanics and engineering, along with a desire for personal development. Join a company that values its employees and offers a supportive environment for growth and learning.

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 discounts and offers

Qualifications

• Interest in mechanics/engineering and a practical approach to learning.
• GCSE grades in key subjects are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Shadowing a mentor to learn about materials handling equipment.
• Participating in block weeks at college for hands-on learning.

Skills

Interest in mechanics/engineering

Basic computer skills

Willingness to take instruction

Education

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

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 world’s No. 1 forklift truck and materials handling manufacturer.

About the role

The role involves learning the skills to service, maintain, and repair forklift trucks and other material handling equipment while studying 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, as part of our service team.

This is what you would be doing:

1. Shadowing and working with your mentor and the team to understand materials handling equipment.
2. Learning about the trucks, how they work, and how to fix them.
3. Block weeks at college where you will learn new skills and take part in both classroom and workshop learning.
4. 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 a practical hands-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:

1. GCSE grades A-C or 4-9 in English, Maths, and either Science/Engineering or IT (or equivalent).
2. Interest in mechanical engineering/engineering.
3. Willingness to take instruction and development.
4. 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.

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.