At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair forklifts while learning hands-on engineering skills.
- Company: Join Crown, a leader in the forklift industry with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, earn while you learn, and enjoy a structured apprenticeship.
- Other info: Opportunity to build relationships and grow within a dynamic workshop environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your engineering career with practical training and real-world problem-solving.
- Qualifications: Aptitude for practical science and strong customer care skills.
The predicted salary is between 18500 - 25000 £ per year.
As a workshop engineer you will service and repair forklifts. You will be trained in all aspects of service engineering within the industry including getting hands-on with hydraulics, LPG and electric systems – putting your skills to the test daily to find the problem and fix it.
Learn how to 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.
Work shadow a colleague, and develop an understanding of workshop procedures through on-job training.
Attend manufacturers training and other training courses as appropriate.
Learn Crown administrative procedures, and how to complete worksheets, timesheets etc.
Assist in keeping customer trucks secure and clean whilst in the workshop.
Ensure security and correct use and issue of all tools and spares issued.
Understand and adhere to all Crown Company, legislative and Health and Safety procedures.
Under close supervision, ensures all work undertaken meets industry and Crown work standards.
To build and maintain good relationships with customers, colleagues and managers.
Undertakes other duties which Crown may from time to time reasonably request.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities:
- Customer care skills
- Aptitude for practical science
Apprentice Workshop Engineer - Basingstoke employer: Smbgroup
Crown is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a comprehensive apprenticeship programme for aspiring workshop engineers in Basingstoke. With a strong focus on hands-on training and a supportive work culture, employees benefit from ongoing learning opportunities, access to manufacturer training, and a commitment to health and safety standards. Join us to be part of a team that values collaboration, customer care, and technical excellence, all while working in a dynamic and secure environment.
