Apprentice Workshop Engineer

About the Company

Crown Lift Trucks Ltd is one of the world’s largest material handling companies, known for award‑winning product design and advanced engineering. With 80 years of experience it offers forklifts, batteries, chargers, automation and fleet management solutions.

Job Description

A forklift truck service engineer works independently to diagnose and solve problems for customers. The role involves service and repair of forklifts, including hydraulics, LPG and electric systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and carry out planned maintenance of customer forklift trucks to Crown specifications.
• Complete an engineering apprenticeship with set modules and attend college as required.
• Shadow a colleague and learn workshop procedures through on‑job training.
• Attend manufacturer training and other related courses.
• Learn Crown administrative procedures and complete worksheets, timesheets, etc.
• Assist in keeping customer trucks secure and clean while in the workshop.
• Ensure proper use and issue of all tools and spares.
• Adhere to Crown policies, legislation and Health & Safety procedures.
• Under close supervision, ensure all work meets industry and Crown standards.
• Build and maintain good relationships with customers, colleagues and managers.
• Perform other duties as reasonably requested by Crown.

Essential Skills

• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Keen interest in engineering.
• Friendly, able to build relationships with colleagues and customers.
• A*-C grades (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• IT literate with familiarity in Microsoft Word, Excel or equivalent.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately.
• Highly motivated.
• Teamwork and good interpersonal, communication and literacy skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritise workload and work under own initiative.
• High flexibility and dependability.
• Aptitude for practical science or engineering skills.

Desirable Skills

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

Vacancy Details

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

Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays.

Benefits

• Company pension plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Support with tooling.
• Discount scheme with access to UK brand perks.
• Tel Us Health.

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