Apprentice Fork Truck Engineer - Newton Aycliffe – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Are you searching for an exciting career opportunity? Have you ever thought about what it takes to become a forklift engineer? Our Level 3 apprenticeship in Lift Truck & Powered Access Engineering is an ideal opportunity to launch you into a rewarding career in a market-leading organisation.

Wage

£15,704 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Salary – in line with the Government Apprentice rate of pay. Enhanced rate offered to Apprentices aged 16-17 years.

Training course

Lift truck and powered access engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Standard work hours vary on location and where you are in the apprenticeship. Core hours are generally 8.00am - 5.00pm to make a total of 40 hours per week (Shifts to be confirmed).

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 August

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

If successful, you will commit to a three-year training and development programme to complete your apprenticeship.
During the programme, your duties will include learning to inspect, maintain, service and repair all types of material handling equipment including forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.
Over the three years, there will be a steady progression in the types of duties covered, to enable you to learn all there is to offer within Linde.

Where you’ll work

Linde Way

Aycliffe Industrial Park

Newton Aycliffe

County Durham

DL5 6HR

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

THE SMB GROUP

Your training course

Lift truck and powered access engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards relevant to lift truck or powered access machines.
Obtain and interpret lift truck and powered access machine technical data and repair instructions.
Use tools, workshop equipment, diagnostic and measuring equipment when carrying out maintenance and repairs.
Perform preventative maintenance activities on lift truck and powered access machines.
Perform inspections on lift truck and powered access machines in compliance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) regulations.
Remove and replace mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components.
Apply diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to diagnose faults on lift truck or powered access machine systems.
Carry out functional testing and quality checks on repaired lift truck or powered access machine components and systems.
Carry out repairs and make required adjustments.
Record or enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, work sheets, checklists.
Check and maintain stock.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Prepare and maintain a clean, tidy and safe working area.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, in compliance with quality, safety, sustainability and environmental standards and guidance.
Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Store and maintain tools, workshop equipment, diagnostic and measuring equipment for maintenance and repairs.
Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards relevant to lift truck or powered access machines.
Obtain and interpret lift truck and powered access machine technical data and repair instructions.
Use tools, workshop equipment, diagnostic and measuring equipment when carrying out maintenance and repairs.
Perform preventative maintenance activities on lift truck and powered access machines.
Perform inspections on lift truck and powered access machines in compliance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) regulations.
Remove and replace mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components.
Apply diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to diagnose faults on lift truck or powered access machine systems.
Carry out functional testing and quality checks on repaired lift truck or powered access machine components and systems.
Carry out repairs and make required adjustments.
Record or enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, work sheets, checklists.
Check and maintain stock.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Prepare and maintain a clean, tidy and safe working area.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, in compliance with quality, safety, sustainability and environmental standards and guidance.
Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Store and maintain tools, workshop equipment, diagnostic and measuring equipment for maintenance and repairs.

Your training plan

You will undertake the Level 3 Lift Truck Vehicle Maintenance and Repair apprenticeship qualification. This involves training blocks at college in Leicestershire, alongside learning on the job. You will also complete Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

This apprenticeship aligns with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for Engineering Technicians. This apprenticeship also aligns with the Institute of the Motor Industry for Associate Members. Please contact the professional body for more details.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

IT skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

You will need to have an interest in engineering and technology.

About this company

KION Industrial Trucks & Services EMEA (KION ITS EMEA) is an operating unit of the KION Group, consisting of the three strong and successful brands - Linde Material Handling, STILL and Baoli. Their products are industry leading industrial trucks, intralogistics systems and solutions. The three brand companies serve their customers independently in their individual markets, providing the right products, services, and solutions. They are supported in the back office by overarching support functions in order to work efficiently and agilely in a highly dynamic and rapidly changing market environment.

https://www.linde-mh.co.uk/en_uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion, routes could include Field Service Engineer, Resident Engineer or Workshop Engineer.
The only limit on your career is down to your own drive, ability and knowledge. Linde has the size and scope to allow the best to progress.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE SMB GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000298670.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 9 March

When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.

Cookies on Find an apprenticeship

Apprentice Fork Truck Engineer - Newton Aycliffe

Contents