Apprentice Engineer

Introduction

This 3-year programme provides the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours for service technicians by working on a range of lift trucks and powered access machines. Suitable for anyone interested in engineering, where during the first two years focus is on removal, refit, service, and inspection and then a third year on fault diagnosis.

We are a multi-brand MHE supplier and in a unique position where we can offer customers a wide range of - but not limited to - counterbalance and heavy duty forklifts, access equipment, side loaders, and ancillary products to suit all operational requirements. Further strengthening our role in the sector in developing engineers, Windsor has a long-standing commitment to recruiting local talent and up‑skilling through training and apprenticeships.

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:

• Acquire the skills to be able to service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and other material handling equipment
• Work in a branch or at one of our customers’ sites working within a variety of environments and varying types of materials handling equipment
• Adhere to safety guidelines set and all policies set out by customers and Windsor Materials Handling

The successful candidate will be given the opportunity of full‑time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship.

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non-judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

• GCSE English (Grade 4 or
  
  C)
• GCSE Maths (Grade 4 or
  
  C)

• Course:
  Lift truck and powered access engineering technician (level
  3)
• Level: 3
• Route:
  Engineering and manufacturing
• Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

• Working week:
  Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 4.30pm (breaks to be confirmed)
• Expected duration: 3 Years
• Training provider: F-TEC FORKLIFT TRAINING ENGINEERING CENTRE LTD