Level 3 Lift Truck and Powered Access Apprenticeship
Our apprenticeship is designed to teach vital theory and real-world experiences which make up a skilled engineer. We support you through the programme from start to finish, working with our senior engineers. Most of our apprentices move into engineering positions after course completion. You will repair a variety of forklift trucks and equipment.
Role
- Test-drive trucks and make adjustments
- Carry out safety checks
- Identify problems using tools, a laptop or hand-held computer
- Great starting salary - Minimum £15,510 - Rising with age and service
- Hands on learning - working on a wide range of premium handling equipment
- Supportive technical environment
- Assigned mentor for each apprentice
- Brand new toolbox and tooling provided
- Overalls, workwear and PPE supplied
- You will be servicing and repairing a variety of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment
- You will undertake on the job learning, shadowing and working closely with your mentor
- in house technical and product training
Training
- The Apprentice scheme is a three-year programme, which on successful completion they will be awarded a level 3 Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
- The Forklift Training Engineering Centre (F-TEC) is a dedicated training facility, offering an extensive range of forklift engineering programmes
- Training delivered on block release, exact location to be confirmed
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths for those without GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent
Most apprentices move into full time permanent employment with the group as an engineer upon course completion. Following this there are a number of avenues into: sales, contracts management, service management or office based support positions.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Lift truck and powered access engineering technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- F-TEC FORKLIFT TRAINING ENGINEERING CENTRE LTD
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm, i.e. 40 hours per week, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
- Expected Duration
- 36 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Thursday, 9th May 2024
- Start Date
- Thursday, 1st August 2024
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Maths, English, Science GCSE or equivalent, grade 4-9 (Desired)
About the Employer
GHL LIFTRUCKS LTD
Grant Handling is the official importer and distributor of HELI Forklifts and Warehouse Equipment for the UK & Ireland. Established in 1978 we have 45 years of experience in the materials handling industry and pride ourselves on our extensive and versatile product and service range. Our company goals are achieved by supplying quality products at affordable prices. Read more… Our extensive range of Heli products, up to 25 tonnes, offers the very latest technology. It comprises of three- and four-wheel Heli counterbalance forklifts in diesel, gas (LPG), lithium-ion, lead acid and a versatile warehouse range. All counterbalance trucks meet the latest emissions standards. Forklift hire, contract hire, rental & finance, service & parts, operator training are Grant Handling services. We can offer you help and support wherever you are, whenever you need it. We continue to take regular deliveries of a wide range of Heli products to ensure we have trucks in stock ready for immediate delivery, all at great value.
- Company
- GHL LIFTRUCKS LTD
- Location
- Unit 27, Third Avenue, Drum Industrial Estate, Birtley, Tyne & Wear, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £15,510.00
- Posted
- Company
- GHL LIFTRUCKS LTD
- Location
- Unit 27, Third Avenue, Drum Industrial Estate, Birtley, Tyne & Wear, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £15,510.00
- Posted