Vacancy Forklift Service Engineer Apprentice (Basingstoke)
Vacancy overview
Code: 2000005794
<p>We are looking for an enhusiastic 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 worki for the worlds No 1 forklift truck and materials handling manufacturer. </p>
The roles involves learning the skills to be able to service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and other material handling equipment and studying towards 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 customer sites, working as part of our sevicing team.
This is what you would 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
<ul> <li>The applicant should hold one of the three desirable qualifications alongside, the essential maths and English</li> <li>It is essential that applicants are able to travel to the work location and it is desirable that applicants hold a UK driving license or are working towards this</li> </ul>
Desired skills and personal qualities:
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Team working
- Willingness to learn
- Strong interest in engineering
About the employer
TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING UK LIMITED
<p>Toyota Material Handling is the world's number one manufacturer of materials handling equipment providing quality sales and service support across the UK. In the UK we are implenting a people strategy to create an enviroment where our people feel valued, fulfilled engaged and happy. We want to attract the best the best talent and develop our team so that they achieve their full potential. Our commitment is to read each application carefully, however due to the high volume of applications we receive regrettably only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that by submitting your application you are giving permission for your personal information to be shared with Loughborough College Group. Toyota Material Handling UK is an equal opportunities employer. </p>