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Forklift Service Engineer Apprentice (Field Hams Hall)

Toyota Material Handling UK Limited · Hams Hall · posted 1 July 2026

Wage
£18,500 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Lift truck and powered access engineering technician (level 3)
Starts
31 August 2026
Closing date
3 August 2026
Positions
1

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The role involves learning the skills to be able to service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and other material handling equipment and study towards an industry recognised qualification. This is a 3 year programme combining college and workplace learning.

As an apprentice you will be working in one of our centres or at one of our customers sites, as part of our service team. 

This is what you would be doing: 

  • Shadowing and working with your mentor and the team to understand materials handling equipment.
  • Learning about the trucks, how they work and how to fix them.
  • Block weeks at college where you will learn new skills and take part in both classroom and workshop learning.
  • Online learning and development with the learning provider.

Your training

  • Block release training to Stephenson College, Coalville, Leicestershire.
  • On-the-job training.
  • Off-the-job training.
  • The apprentice will be working towards a Lift Truck Powered Access Engineering Technician Level 3 qualification.

Where it leads

  • Future prospects are potential.
  • Potential available positions throughout Toyota Material Handling.

About Toyota Material Handling UK Limited

Toyota Material Handling is the world's number one manufacturer of materials handling equipment providing quality sales and service support across the UK. In the UK we are implanting a people strategy to create an environment where our people feel valued, fulfilled engaged and happy. We want to attract the best the best talent and develop our team so that they achieve their full potential. Our commitment is to read each application carefully, however due to the high volume of applications we receive regrettably only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that by submitting your application you are giving permission for your personal information to be shared with Loughborough College Group. Toyota Material Handling UK is an equal opportunities employer. 

Things to consider

The applicant should hold one of the three desirable qualifications alongside, the essential Maths and English. 

It is essential that applicants are able to travel to the work location and it is essential that applicants hold a UK driving license or are working towards this and are aged 18 or over, due to this being a field role.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsTeam workingWillingness to learnStrong interest in engineering

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Engineering (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE IT (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE Science (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Sainsburys, Hams Hall, B46 1AL

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