Better places, thriving communities.
Location: Vauxhall, North Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, England, CH65 1AL
Salary: Up to £25,
Ready to turn your potential into something extraordinary?
At Mitie, we're the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company. We deliver critical services that power businesses, communities, and individuals across the nation. Joining Mitie means being part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the passion to make a difference. We're here to help you kick off your career with purpose, passion, and plenty of support.
Whether you're stepping into your first job or looking to change your career, our apprenticeships are your ticket to learning, earning, and achieving. With us, you'll gain nationally recognised qualifications, real-world experience, and a competitive salary – all while being part of a company that truly cares about its people and the planet.
We're proud to be one of the Top Apprentice Employers in the UK and a leader in creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can shine. Together, we're shaping brighter futures – for you, for our communities, and for our world.
What you will be doing?
As an Apprentice Forklift Engineer, you'll be at the heart of supporting the servicing, repair and maintenance of a wide range of lift trucks and powered access vehicles. This includes:
1. Manual, electric, diesel, LPG and hybrid-powered machines
2. Tracked and wheeled units
3. Vertical mast machines (static and self-propelled)
4. Vehicle-mounted equipment
5. Scissor lifts, articulated and telescopic booms, and elevated work platforms
6. Specialist equipment designed for unique applications
Day to day, you'll be involved in:
7. Inspecting, servicing and maintaining vehicles and equipment
8. Diagnosing and repairing faults
9. Assisting with routine and reactive maintenance
10. Working directly with customers and colleagues, always delivering high-quality service and care
11. Ensuring all work complies with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) standards
You may interact with supervisors, warehouse staff, engineers, colleagues, and customers.
As part of your Apprenticeship, you'll be enrolled onto the Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship, delivered by SMB Group. This programme runs for 3 years and includes block release to college every 12 weeks, with all travel and accommodation fully funded by Mitie. You will be supported through 1:1 guidance, technical coaching, e-learning resources and a dedicated Apprenticeship Team to help you thrive.
Could you be our next Apprentice?
We're searching for ambitious, driven individuals who are excited about learning and ready to take on new challenges. To succeed as a Mitie apprentice, you'll need:
12. A keen interest in your chosen field.
13. The ability to think critically and find solutions.
14. Dedication to completing your apprenticeship and growing with Mitie.
15. GCSEs in Maths, Science and English (Grades 4-9 or equivalent) or Scottish National 5 certificates (Grade A-C). Certificates must be provided at the interview stage.
No prior experience? No problem! If you're enthusiastic and ready to learn, we'll give you all the tools you need to succeed.
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .