Apprentice Workshop Engineer - Basingstoke in Hampshire

Crown Lift Trucks Ltd is one of the world’s largest material handling companies with a reputation for award‐winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after‐sales service. For 80 years Crown has employed a vertically integrated approach to design, manufacture and distribute forward‐thinking solutions that improve customers’ productivity and operating efficiency.

A forklift truck service engineer has a real responsibility to diagnose and solve problems, working on their own initiative to get customers’ businesses running again. They will service and repair forklift trucks, gaining hands‐on experience with hydraulics, LPG and electric systems, and ensuring work meets Crown quality standards.

• Install, repair and carry out planned maintenance of customer forklift trucks to Crown specifications.
• Undertake an appropriate engineering apprenticeship, completing set modules on time and attending college as necessary.
• Shadow a colleague and develop an understanding of workshop procedures through on‐job training.
• Attend manufacturer training and other training courses as appropriate.
• Learn Crown administrative procedures, and how to complete worksheets, timesheets and other documentation.
• Assist in keeping customer trucks secure and clean whilst in the workshop.
• Ensure the security and correct use of all tools and spares issued.
• Understand and adhere to all Crown company, legislative and health and safety procedures.
• Under close supervision, ensure all work undertaken meets industry and Crown work standards.
• Build and maintain good relationships with customers, colleagues and managers.
• Undertake other duties which Crown may from time to time reasonably request.

Person Specification – Essential Skills

• Willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions.
• Strong interest in engineering.
• Friendly and able to build relationships with colleagues and customers.
• A*-C grades or equivalent in Maths and English.
• IT literate and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel or equivalent software.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately.
• Highly motivated.
• Team-player with good interpersonal, communication and literacy skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under own initiative.
• High level of flexibility and dependability.
• Aptitude for practical science or engineering skills.

Person Specification – Desirable Skills

• Demonstrable interest in mechanical engineering through school or hobby interests.

Vacancy Details

• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday – 8 hours per day.
• Holidays: 25 days per annum, not inclusive of bank holidays.
• Benefits: Company pension plan, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, support with tooling, excellent discount scheme with access to perks from UK brands, Tel Us Health.