Forklift Service Engineer Apprentice - Tamworth

SEI Europe; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

SEI Europe is offering a fantastic apprenticeship opportunity as a forklift engineer, combining hands-on training with structured college education. The role involves learning to service and maintain forklift trucks, equipping you with the skills necessary for a rewarding career in mechanical engineering. This 3-year program provides excellent training and development in a dynamic environment.

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

• Interest in mechanics/engineering and practical hands-on approach.
• Keen interest in personal development.
• Willingness to follow instructions and learn.

Responsibilities

• Shadowing mentor and team to understand materials handling equipment.
• Learning about trucks: operation and repair.
• Attending college block weeks for both classroom and workshop learning.

Skills

Interest in mechanical engineering

Good communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

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

Job description

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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 worlds 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.

Here is a quick tick list for the other 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
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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