Apprentice Engineer in Coventry

Have you considered what is required to become an engineer? Would you like to learn how to service and repair forklift trucks and other material handling equipment? Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity? Each year STILL Material Handling recruits a number of apprentices across the UK. During this programme you will receive specific hands‑on experience, whilst studying for a nationally recognised qualification.

The STILL Material Handling (MH) Engineering Apprenticeship Programme helps the business grow its own best‑in‑class engineers to support our demand for field, workshop and site‑based engineers to meet our customers’ needs. The main purpose of the role is to learn how to become a fully competent STILL engineer by applying learning from college and demonstrating this knowledge to mentors, the Apprentice Development Officer (ADO) and college assessors to meet the needs of our customers.

STILL Material Handling is currently looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Engineer Field based in the Coventry area (CV3 postcode). You need to be passionate about engineering, keen to learn, motivated to achieve success and willing to join a multinational engineering company and be part of the next generation of engineers. You will need to commit to a three‑year training and development programme before you become a fully qualified Service Engineer and be awarded a Level 3 apprenticeship in Lift Truck & Powered Access Engineering. A dedicated mentor will support you throughout this time and an Apprentice Development Officer will monitor all of your training through a combination of college training and on‑the‑job training.

During the programme you will learn to inspect, maintain, service and repair all types of material handling equipment including forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. During your apprenticeship you will be expected to travel to college and stay overnight for blocks of learning time (location and details of time away from home will be confirmed at the point of offer). Travel to and from college will be funded, as will accommodation and meals. Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship you will be a fully qualified STILL engineer and be ready to start your career with a market leader.

Your duties and responsibilities during your apprenticeship include:

• Attending all required training courses (internal & external).
• Passing all knowledge‑block training tests at college.
• Passing the End Point Assessment for Level 3 in Lift Truck & Powered Access Engineering.
• Passing all internal assessments showcasing general knowledge of safety, product knowledge and use of diagnostic equipment.
• Passing all online tests and end‑point assessments to deadline within two resits.
• Completing your e‑Portfolio on time and to the expected standards agreed by the college & ADO.
• Working closely with the training organisation to achieve your qualification.
• Working to become competent at carrying out preventative maintenance, repairs, and the use of diagnostics on a wide range of STILL products.

To succeed in the apprenticeship programme, you need to have a passion for engineering and be motivated and committed to demonstrating a willingness to learn. Being an engineer with STILL Material Handling will require you to engage with customers and colleagues on a daily basis, so you will need to have good verbal and listening skills, as well as come across in a confident manner, with a positive and ‘can‑do' attitude. We look for candidates who take pride in their work, complete tasks to the highest standard, and show flexibility to adapt to changing needs. Demonstrating a willingness to be a STILL brand ambassador is essential.

To be considered for our Apprenticeship you will:

• Ideally have a GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and English (predicted grades if undertaking GCSEs) or a National 5 in Scotland.
• Have an interest in engineering and technology.
• Possess an advantage especially if you hold a Full UK Driver’s Licence.

What we Offer?

• Salary in line with the Government Apprentice rate of pay.
• Enhanced rate offered to apprentices aged 16‑17 years.
• 39 hour working week.
• Overtime opportunities for apprentices aged 18 and over.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Option to join company pension scheme.
• Discount scheme with access to deals from some of the UK’s largest brands.
• World‑class STILL specialised product training.
• Full range of uniform and PPE supplied.
• Starter toolbox and set of tools provided.
• Full forklift driver licence training.