Forklift Service Engineer Apprentice - South Wales

SEI Europe; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting apprenticeship opportunity awaits for a motivated individual looking to kickstart a career as a forklift engineer. This role offers a unique blend of hands-on experience and formal training within a leading materials handling manufacturer. Over the course of three years, you will engage in practical learning, shadow experienced mentors, and gain valuable skills essential for servicing and maintaining forklift trucks. With a strong emphasis on personal development and a supportive environment, this is your chance to build a rewarding career in engineering while being part of a renowned company that values its employees and fosters growth.

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

• Enthusiastic individual eager to learn mechanics and engineering.
• GCSE qualifications in relevant subjects are essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn to service, maintain, and repair forklift trucks.
• Participate in both classroom and workshop learning.

Skills

Interest in mechanical engineering

Good communication skills

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 eager 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-recognized qualification. This is a 3-year program combining college and workplace learning.
As an apprentice, you will be working in one of our centers or at one of our customer's sites, 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 participate in both classroom and workshop learning
• Online learning and development with the learning provider

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone 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 checklist of the other skills we are looking for:

• 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 development
• Basic computer skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• 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.