At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair lift trucks while gaining hands-on experience in engineering.
- Company: Join Windsor, a leading multi-brand MHE supplier committed to local talent.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn with a structured 3-year apprenticeship programme.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your engineering career with practical skills and real-world experience.
- Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4 or C) required.
The predicted salary is between 18500 - 25000 £ per year.
Introduction
This 3‑year programme provides essential knowledge, skills and behaviours for Service Technicians by working on a range of lift trucks and powered access machines.
It is suitable for anyone interested in engineering.
In the first two years the focus is on removal, refit, service and inspection, and in the third year on fault diagnosis.
About the Employer
We are a multi‑brand MHE supplier offering a wide range of counterbalance and heavy‑duty forklifts, access equipment, sideloaders and ancillary products.
Windsor is committed to recruiting local talent and up‑skilling through training and apprenticeships.
What You'll Do
As an apprentice, you will work at a company and gain hands‑on experience alongside experienced staff. Your key responsibilities include:
- Service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and other material handling equipment.
- Work in a branch or at customer sites in a variety of environments using different types of equipment.
- Adhere to safety guidelines, customer policies and Windsor standards.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem‑solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical thinking
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non‑judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Essential – GCSE English (Grade 4 or C)
- Essential – GCSE Maths (Grade 4 or C)
- Course Information
- Course: Lift truck and powered access engineering technician (Level 3)
- Level: 3
- Route: Engineering and manufacturing
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
- Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm (breaks to be confirmed)
- Expected Duration: 3Years
- Training Provider: F‑TEC Forklift Training Engineering Centre Ltd
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Apprentice Engineer - Wakefield in Ossett employer: WINDSOR ENGINEERING (HULL) LIMITED
Windsor is an excellent employer for aspiring engineers, offering a comprehensive 3-year apprenticeship programme that combines hands-on experience with expert training in lift truck and powered access engineering. With a strong commitment to local talent development, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises safety, teamwork, and continuous learning, making it an ideal environment for personal and professional growth in Wakefield.
Contact Details:
WINDSOR ENGINEERING (HULL) LIMITED Recruitment Team
