Materials Handling Engineer Apprentice

As a Land-Based Service Engineering Technician Apprentice, you will learn to inspect, service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and materials handling equipment. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll develop mechanical, electrical and diagnostic skills while completing a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification.

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

• GCSE · English · 3/D · Essential
• GCSE · Maths · 3/D · Essential

20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, statutory sick pay, PPE and workwear provided. Ongoing training and development, including Mitsubishi training courses. Gain hands-on experience with expert engineers and build a long-term engineering career.

This is a practical, hands-on engineering role involving manual labour both in the workshop and on customer sites. Apprentices should be prepared to work in all weather conditions and environments exposed to the elements throughout the year. Although PPE, specialist tools and lifting equipment are provided, the role will still involve manual handling, physical work, being on your feet for extended periods, and working in dirty or confined environments. An interest in engineering, computers and electrical systems would be advantageous, as modern forklift trucks and plant equipment rely heavily on electronic controls, diagnostics and laptop-based fault finding. Apprentices must be willing to learn, follow health and safety procedures, solve problems, and work as part of a team while developing both mechanical and electrical skills.

Malcolm West Forklifts is a fourth-generation, family-owned business with over 60 years of experience in the materials handling industry. As a family business, we place great importance on creating a supportive, friendly and inclusive working environment. This is reflected in our low staff turnover and the number of long-serving employees within our team. Based at our Immingham depot, this apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with a stable and well-respected company. You will learn from experienced industry professionals and gain practical experience both in the workshop and at customer sites. Working on a wide range of forklift trucks and plant equipment, you will develop skills in traditional mechanical systems alongside modern electrical and diagnostic technologies, providing the foundations for a varied and rewarding engineering career.

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