Forklift Service Engineer Apprentice - Dunstable

Toyota Material Handling Logistics Solutions AB; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Attractive company pension

Full toolkit

Company sick pay

Voluntary critical illness cover

Free eye tests

Free flu jabs

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

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Job summary

A leading logistics solutions provider in Dunstable is seeking an apprentice forklift engineer. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine on-the-job training with academic learning over a 3-year program. Candidates should have GCSE grades A-C or 4-9 in English, Maths and a Science/Engineering subject, as well as a keen interest in mechanics. The apprenticeship will include practical work experience, classroom learning, and mentorship to fully develop skills in servicing and maintaining forklift trucks and equipment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be aged 18 or over due to health, safety and customer site access requirements.
• Interest in mechanics/engineering and practical hands-on approach to learning.
• GCSEs in English and Maths (A‑C/4‑9) and Science/Engineering or IT where relevant.

Responsibilities

• Learning to service, maintain and repair forklift trucks.
• Working as part of the service team and shadowing a mentor.
• Participating in college and workplace learning.
• Engage in online learning with the provider.

Skills

Interest in mechanical engineering

Good communication skills

Willingness to take instruction

Basic computer skills

Education

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

GCSE Maths

GCSE 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 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.

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
• 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.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Attractive company pension
• Full toolkit
• 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 they achieve their full potential.

Our commitment is to read each application carefully; however, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully 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.