Technical Support Technician; Engineering Technical Apprenticeship

Technical Support Technician (Engineering Technical Apprenticeship) Niftylift Ltd

Location: On site / Milton Keynes MK5 6GF
, UK
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Mechanical
Salary: Competitive Salary

Niftylift Limited are Europe’s market leaders in the design, development, manufacture and service of state-of-the-art Aerial Work Platforms. We supply a global marketplace with good value, innovative, quality access solution products. Please see our website:  for further details on the company, its product range and the marketplace that we supply.

We require Trainee Technical Support Technician who are self-motivated, open thinking and have good problem-solving skills. The job will include hands on skills, that will then be developed into a technical engineering support role within the Production, Design, Development, Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain / Purchasing disciplines of the manufacturing business at Milton Keynes. The successful applicant will develop into a top-class Engineer with a developed knowledge and understanding of all technical support elements of the business, as well as a solid foundation in the Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic engineering disciplines employed within the Niftylift product range.

Minimum of 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent), Grade C (level
4) or above, including Maths, English and Science or Level 2 in Functional skills.

This is a technical engineering-based 4-year apprenticeship. You will receive an initial foundation in mechanical assembly, hydraulic fitting and electrical and installation hands‑on practical skills and experience, which will then transfer into being developed in a range of technical areas for both current and new product support and development. You will be developed through a mixture of working alongside skilled engineers ‘buddies’, and paid day release attendance at college studying for a Level 3, with potential to increase to Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate / Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing & Practical skills training qualifications.

Example potential roles at the end of the apprenticeship:
Design Engineer, Quality Engineer, Production Engineer, Engineering Commodity Buyer, Development Engineer.

EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Knowledge)

EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Skills)

Practical Skills training in the below areas:

• Producing components using hand‑fitting techniques
• Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment
• Assembling and testing fluid power systems
• Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits
• Preparing and using milling machines

Milton Keynes
- Hours will be 08.00 - 16.30 Monday - Friday (with regular structured overtime if over 18).

Starting salary - approximately £16,640, which goes to NMW for age after the first year

• Annual bonus (for indication only) based on recent average £500 per annum.
• 25 days holiday (increases with service, up to 30 days), plus bank holidays.
• Free on‑site parking
• Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options).
• Free quarterly team lunches
• Free family events
• Health cover scheme for dental, optical etc. (Additional Membership available for Partners, paid for by employee. Kids membership included for free)
• 5% contributory pension