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
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
Prudhoe Mill
Princess Way
Prudhoe
NE42 6HE
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.