Forklift Service Engineer Apprentice (Field Hams Hall)

Introduction

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 worlds No 1 forklift truck and material handling manufacturer.

About the Employer

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 implanting a people strategy to create an environment where our people feel valued, fulfilled engaged and happy. We want to attract the best 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 Loughborough College Group. Toyota Material Handling UK is an equal opportunities employer. 

What You'll Do

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 customers 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 take part in both classroom and workshop learning.
• Online learning and development with the learning provider.

Training Outcome

• Future prospects are potential.
• Potential available positions throughout Toyota Material Handling.

Skills Required

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

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
• Desired - GCSE - Engineering - 4
• Desired - GCSE - IT - 4
• Desired - GCSE - Science - 4

Course Information

Course: Lift truck and powered access engineering technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, hours to be confirmed with the employer.

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Training Provider: LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE