Apprentice Resident Engineer – Northampton

Company: Crown Lift Trucks UK
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Location: Northampton
Job Description:

Job Description

A forklift truck service (workshop) engineer will diagnose and solve forklift faults, maintain equipment, and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

  • Install, repair and carry out planned maintenance of forklifts to Crown specifications.
  • Develop knowledge of workshop procedures through on‑job training and colleague shadowing.
  • Attend manufacturers’ training and other relevant courses.
  • Complete Crown administrative procedures – worksheets, timesheets, etc.
  • Maintain cleanliness and security of customer forklifts in the workshop.
  • Manage tools and spare parts – ensure correct use and issue.
  • Follow Crown company, legislative and Health & Safety procedures.
  • Ensure all work meets industry and Crown standards under close supervision.
  • Build and maintain good relationships with customers, colleagues and managers.
  • Undertake other duties as reasonably requested by Crown.

Essential Skills

  • Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
  • Keen interest in engineering.
  • Friendly and able to build relationships with customers and colleagues.
  • A* – C grades (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
  • IT literate – familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel or equivalent.
  • Ability to work efficiently, accurately and meet deadlines.
  • High motivation, flexibility and dependability.
  • Good interpersonal, communication and literacy skills.
  • Capacity to prioritise workload and work independently.
  • Aptitude for practical science or engineering.

Desirable Skills

  • Demonstrable interest in mechanical engineering from school or hobby activities.

Vacancy Details

Hours of work: Monday to Friday – 8 hours.

Pay and benefits: Competitive compensation and participation, company pension plan, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, tooling support, discount scheme, and employee health benefits.

Eligibility

Apprentice positions available.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026