Forklift Service Engineer Apprentice - Sherburn

Toyota Material Handling Europe; Sherburn in Elmet; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A leading logistics company is offering an apprenticeship for a Forklift Service Engineer in Sherburn, UK. This program includes on-the-job training and college instruction over three years. Apprentices will learn to service and repair forklift trucks while gaining an industry-recognized qualification. Candidates must have GCSEs in English, Maths, and a science subject, possess strong communication skills, and have a full UK driving license. This role comes with a competitive salary and numerous benefits.

Qualifications

• GCSE grades A-C or 4-9 in English, Maths and either Science/Engineering or IT.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Willingness to take instruction and develop.
• Basic computer skills.
• Aged 18 or over; full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Shadowing and working with your mentor to understand material handling equipment.
• Learning about forklift trucks and how to fix them.
• Attending college block weeks for skills development.
• Online learning and development with the learning provider.

Skills

Good communication skills

Basic computer skills

Interest in mechanical engineering

Interest in mechanical engineering

Good communication skills

Willingness to learn

Basic computer skills

Aged 18 or over

Full UK driving licence

Education

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

Job description

Forklift Service Engineer Apprentice - Sherburn

Join the team at Toyota Material Handling Europe and build a career as a forklift engineer. This apprenticeship combines on‑the‑job learning, excellent training 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 3‑year programme combines college and workplace learning.

As an apprentice you will work in one of our service centres or at a customer’s site, working as part of our service team.

Responsibilities

As an apprentice you will be involved in:

• Shadowing and working with your mentor and the team to understand material 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 classroom and workshop learning.
• Online learning and development with the learning provider.

Qualifications

• GCSE grades A‑C or 4‑9 in English, Maths and either Science/Engineering or IT (or equivalent).
• Interest in mechanical engineering/engineering.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to take instruction and develop.
• Basic computer skills.
• Aged 18 or over; full UK driving licence required.

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.

Application Notes

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.

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

By applying you give permission for your personal information to be shared with the SMB College Group.

Toyota Material Handling UK is an equal opportunities employer and an EEO statement is incorporated as required.