Apprentice Engineer

About the role

Forklift Technician - Onsite Service & Repair 🛠️

Are you ready to get hands-on and become a master of all things forklift? We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Onsite Customer Forklift Technicians. This is your chance to service and repair a variety of LPG, diesel, and electric-powered forklift trucks directly at customer locations.

What you'll be doing:

• High-Standard Servicing: You'll perform top-notch servicing on forklift trucks, focusing on preventative maintenance to keep them running smoothly.
• Functional Checks: Using a detailed checklist, you'll ensure all equipment is fully operational and compliant with current legislation.
• Routine Maintenance: This includes essential tasks like changing oil and filters.
• Thorough Examinations: For qualified individuals, you'll conduct thorough examinations of equipment.
• Customer Focused Repairs: You'll identify and quote additional chargeable repairs to our customers, providing excellent service.
• Component Repair: You'll be diving deep into repairs of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components, including valves, rams, final drive, gearbox, and engine parts.

What we're looking for:

• A proactive attitude and a keen eye for detail.
• Willingness to learn and develop your technical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• A commitment to safety and quality.

If you're eager to build a career in a dynamic field and enjoy hands-on work, this is the perfect opportunity for you! 🚀

Key responsibilities

• Servicing LPG, diesel and electric powered forklift trucks to a high standard, with a view to preventative maintenance.
• Using a check sheet to ensure equipment is fully functional and conforms to current legislation.
• Identifying additional chargeable repairs that can be quoted to the customer.
• Repairing electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components, including hydraulic valves, rams, final drives, gearboxes, engines, and other components.
• Carrying out Thorough Examinations (pending qualifications).

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 4/C), Maths (grade 4/C))