Forklift Service Engineer Apprentice - Tamworth

Toyota Material Handling Logistics Solutions AB; Dordon CP; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; 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 materials handling manufacturer is seeking an enthusiastic apprentice to develop as a forklift engineer. This apprenticeship combines hands-on work experience with classroom learning over three years, focusing on servicing and repairing forklift trucks. Candidates should possess GCSEs in core subjects, demonstrate a keen interest in mechanical engineering, and exhibit strong communication skills. Join a company that values personal development and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm to learn skills needed for a career as a forklift engineer.
• Practical hands-on approach to learning.
• Positive attitude towards work and study.
• Willingness to take instruction and development.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn to service, maintain and repair forklift trucks.
• Shadow mentor and team members to understand materials handling equipment.
• Participate in college and online learning.
• Online learning and development with the learning provider.

Skills

Interest in mechanical engineering

Good communication skills

Basic computer skills

Basic computer skills

Education

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

Science/Engineering or IT background

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 learning, 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 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 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.

• 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 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

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.