Forklift Service Engineer Apprentice (Field - Sherburn)

Toyota Material Handling UK; Whitwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials handling equipment manufacturer in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic apprentice forklift engineer. This role offers a blend of on-the-job training at Toyota Material Handling and educational development at Stephenson College. Applicants must have GCSEs in key subjects and a strong interest in engineering. Successful candidates will gain hands-on skills, shadow experienced engineers, and work towards a Level 3 qualification while ensuring safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Applicant must hold one of the desirable qualifications alongside essential Maths and English.
• Applicant must be able to travel to the work location.
• Must hold a UK driving licence or be working towards it.
• Must be aged 18 and above.

Responsibilities

• Apply health and safety procedures in compliance with regulations.
• Use tools and workshop equipment for maintenance and repairs.
• Perform inspections on machinery in compliance with regulations.
• Shadow with mentor and understand materials handling equipment.
• Engage in online learning with the learning provider.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Team working

Willingness to learn

Strong interest in engineering

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4)

GCSE in Engineering (grade 4)

GCSE in IT (grade 4)

GCSE in Science (grade 4)

Job description

Overview

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 to work for the world’s No. 1 forklift truck and material handling manufacturer.

Responsibilities

• Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards relevant to lift truck or powered access machines.
• Obtain and interpret lift truck and powered access machine technical data and repair instructions.
• Use tools, workshop equipment, diagnostic and measuring equipment when carrying out maintenance and repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities on lift truck and powered access machines.
• Perform inspections on lift truck and powered access machines in compliance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER).
• Remove and replace mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components.
• Apply diagnostic principles and problem‑solving techniques to diagnose faults on lift truck or powered access machine systems.
• Carry out functional testing and quality checks on repaired lift truck or powered access machine components and systems.
• Carry out repairs and make required adjustments.
• Record or enter information – paper based or electronic (e.g., job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers’ documentation, worksheets, checklists).
• Check and maintain stock.
• Communicate with others verbally (e.g., colleagues and stakeholders).
• Prepare and maintain a clean, tidy and safe working area.
• Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks in compliance with quality, safety, sustainability and environmental standards and guidance.
• Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
• Store and maintain tools, workshop equipment, diagnostic and measuring equipment for maintenance and repairs.
• Shadow with your mentor and the team to understand materials handling equipment.
• Learn about the trucks, how they work and how to fix them.
• Participate in block weeks at college for classroom and workshop learning.
• Engage in online learning and development with the learning provider.

Training & Development

• Block release training to Stephenson College, Coalville, Leicestershire.
• On‑the‑job training.
• Off‑the‑job training.
• Apprentice will work towards a Lift Truck Powered Access Engineering Technician Level 3 Qualification.

Qualifications & Requirements

• GCSE in English (grade 4).
• GCSE in Maths (grade 4).
• GCSE in Engineering (grade 4).
• GCSE in IT (grade 4).
• GCSE in Science (grade 4).
• Applicant should hold one of the desirable qualifications alongside essential Maths and English.
• Must be able to travel to the work location.
• Must hold a UK driving licence or be working towards it.
• Must be aged 18 and above.

Skills & Competencies

• Communication skills.
• IT skills.
• Team working.
• Willingness to learn.
• Strong interest in engineering.

Additional Information

Stephenson College is part of Loughborough College Group, delivering the apprenticeship course at Stephenson Campus in Coalville, LE67 3TN. Toyota Material Handling is the world’s number one manufacturer of materials handling equipment, providing quality sales and service support across the UK. We are committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, fulfilled, engaged and happy. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. By submitting your application you are giving permission for your personal information to be shared with Loughborough College Group. Toyota Material Handling UK is an equal opportunities employer.