At a Glance
- Tasks: Learn to service and repair forklift trucks while shadowing experienced engineers.
- Company: Join Toyota Material Handling, the world's leading forklift manufacturer.
- Benefits: Gain industry-recognised qualifications and hands-on experience in a supportive environment.
- Other info: 3-year apprenticeship combining college and workplace learning.
- Why this job: Kickstart your engineering career with excellent training and real-world experience.
- Qualifications: Must have essential maths and English; driving licence preferred.
The predicted salary is between 18500 - 25000 £ per year.
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 world's No 1 forklift truck and materials handling manufacturer.
The role involves learning the skills to be able to service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and other material handling equipment and studying 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 sites, working as part of our servicing team.
This is what you will 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
Requirements and prospects:
The applicant should hold one of the three desirable qualifications alongside the essential maths and English. It is essential that applicants are able to travel to the work location, and it is essential that applicants hold a UK driving licence or are working towards this and because of the nature of the job, must be over the age of 18 (for insurance purposes).
Desired skills and personal qualities:
- Willingness to learn
- Strong interest in Engineering
About the employer:
TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING UK LIMITED Toyota Material Handling is the world's number one manufacturer of materials handling equipment providing quality sales and service support across the UK. Toyota Material Handling UK is an equal opportunities employer.
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