Apprentice Resident Engineer – Northampton

Job Description

As a workshop engineer you will service and repair forklifts. You will be trained in all aspects of service engineering within the industry, including working with hydraulics, LPG and electric systems, to diagnose and solve problems on your own initiative.

• Learn how to install, repair and carry out planned maintenance of customer forklift trucks to Crown specifications.
• Undertake an appropriate engineering apprenticeship, completing set modules on time and attending college as necessary.
• Work shadow a colleague, gaining an understanding of workshop procedures through on‑job training.
• Attend manufacturer training and other training courses as appropriate.
• Learn Crown administrative procedures, including completing worksheets, timesheets, etc.
• Assist in keeping customer trucks secure and clean while in the workshop.
• Ensure the security and correct use and issue of all tools and spares issued.
• Understand and adhere to all Crown company, legislative and health and safety procedures.
• Under close supervision, ensure all work meets industry and Crown work standards.
• Build and maintain good relationships with customers, colleagues and managers.
• Undertake other duties which Crown may from time to time reasonably request.

Person Specification

Essential Skills

• Willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions.
• Great interest in engineering.
• Friendly and able to build relationships with colleagues and customers.
• A*‑C grades (or equivalent) in Maths and English as a minimum.
• IT literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel or equivalent software.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately.
• Highly motivated and able to work with efficiency, accuracy and meet deadlines.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, communication and literacy skills.
• Capacity to prioritise workload and work under own initiative.
• High flexibility and dependability.
• Aptitude for practical science or engineering skills.

Desirable Skills

• No prerequisite experience required but a demonstrable interest in mechanical engineering through school or hobby interests.

Vacancy Details

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday – 8 hours per day.

Benefits

• Company pension plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Support with tooling.
• Excellent discount scheme with access to the best perks from some of the UK’s biggest brands.
• Tel Us Health.

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