Summary We teach vital theory and provide hands on experience to our accelerated apprentices and the program is designed to support from start to finish with mentors, tooling, comprehensive training and supportive technical environments. Wage £27,739 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Upon completion of course EPA and satisfactory internal technical assessment it is envisioned there will be a significant increase in basic salary. Training course Lift truck and powered access engineering technician (level 3) Hours Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm. 40 hours per week, with a 30-minute lunch break. 40 hours a week Start date Monday 14 July 2025 Duration 1 year Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work Carry out safety checks Identify problems using tools, a laptop or hand-held computer Great starting salary - £27,739 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 Where you'll work BUILDING 213 DUNSFOLD PARK STOVOLDS HILL CRANLEIGH GU6 8GA Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. College or training organisation F-TEC FORKLIFT TRAINING ENGINEERING CENTRE LTD Your training course Lift truck and powered access engineering technician (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards relevant to lift truck or powered access machines. Obtain and interpret lift truck and powered access machine technical data and repair instructions. Use tools, workshop equipment, diagnostic and measuring equipment when carrying out maintenance and repairs. Perform preventative maintenance activities on lift truck and powered access machines. Perform inspections on lift truck and powered access machines in compliance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) regulations. Remove and replace mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components. Apply diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to diagnose faults on lift truck or powered access machine systems. Carry out functional testing and quality checks on repaired lift truck or powered access machine components and systems. Carry out repairs and make required adjustments. Record or enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, work sheets, checklists. Check and maintain stock. Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders. Prepare and maintain a clean, tidy and safe working area. Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, in compliance with quality, safety, sustainability and environmental standards and guidance. Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures. Store and maintain tools, workshop equipment, diagnostic and measuring equipment for maintenance and repairs. Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards relevant to lift truck or powered access machines. Obtain and interpret lift truck and powered access machine technical data and repair instructions. Use tools, workshop equipment, diagnostic and measuring equipment when carrying out maintenance and repairs. Perform preventative maintenance activities on lift truck and powered access machines. Perform inspections on lift truck and powered access machines in compliance with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) regulations. Remove and replace mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components. Apply diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to diagnose faults on lift truck or powered access machine systems. Carry out functional testing and quality checks on repaired lift truck or powered access machine components and systems. Carry out repairs and make required adjustments. Record or enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, work sheets, checklists. Check and maintain stock. Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders. Prepare and maintain a clean, tidy and safe working area. Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, in compliance with quality, safety, sustainability and environmental standards and guidance. Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures. Store and maintain tools, workshop equipment, diagnostic and measuring equipment for maintenance and repairs. Your training plan The apprenticeship scheme is a 12 month accelerated programme, which on successful completion will award 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, location to be confirmed Requirements Desirable qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: Maths, English, Science (grade 4-9) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Customer care skills Number skills Logical Initiative Physical fitness About this company 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. https://www.granthandling.com/ (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship Most apprentices move into full-time employment with the group as an engineer upon course completion. Following this, there are a number of avenues into: further technical develoment, sales, contracts management, service management or office-based support positions. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: GHL LIFTRUCKS LTD Andrew Kemp andrew.kemp@aprolisuk.co.uk The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327315.