Apprentice Resident Engineer

About Crown Lift Trucks Ltd

Crown is one of the world’s largest material handling companies, producing forklifts, batteries, chargers and automation solutions. With 80 years of experience, Crown focuses on designing, manufacturing and delivering innovative solutions that improve customer productivity and efficiency.

Job Description

A forklift truck service engineer works independently to diagnose and solve problems, ensuring customers can keep their businesses moving.

• 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, and develop an understanding of workshop procedures through on‑job training.
• Attend manufacturer’s training and other relevant courses.
• Learn Crown administrative procedures, and how to complete worksheets, timesheets etc.
• Assist in keeping customer trucks secure and clean while in the workshop.
• Ensure 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 undertaken 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.
• Keen 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 literate and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel or equivalent software.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately.
• Highly motivated.
• Good interpersonal, communication and literacy skills.
• Ability to work under own initiative and meet deadlines.
• High level of flexibility and dependability.
• Aptitude for practical science or engineering skills.

Desirable Skills

• Demonstrable interest in mechanical engineering through school or hobby interests.

Vacancy Details

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday – 8 hours.

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.
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