FORK LIFT TRUCK ENGINEER APPRENTICESHIP
ATLANTIC FORK LIFTS LIMITED
RUNCORN (WA7 1PF)
Closes on Friday 31 July 2026
Posted on 19 June 2026
Contents
Summary
We are offering a career in forklift & powered access and other material handling equipment. There is a large demand for engineers in this expanding sector. Be part of our close-knit team.
- Wage
-
£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Lift truck and powered access engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
-
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
-
Friday 28 August 2026
- Duration
-
3 years
- 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
- Service of equipment
- Repair of equipment
- Maintenance of a large growing fleet of vehicles
Where you'll work
78 BRINDLEY ROAD
ASTMOOR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
RUNCORN
WA7 1PF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
F-TEC FORKLIFT TRAINING ENGINEERING CENTRE LTD
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.
Training schedule
Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
- Training in depot at Runcorn
- Block release at Swindon college 5 weeks per year
- Hotel and meals included
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this employer
WE ARE A FAMILY RUN , RAPIDLY EXPANDING BUSINESS WHICH HAS BEEN GOING FOR 24 PLUS YEARS. WE HAVE A SISTER COMPANY IN NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Fully qualified material handling engineer
- Work in depot or mobile engineer
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ATLANTIC FORK LIFTS LIMITED
JOE MCDOUGALL
joe@atlanticforklifts.co.uk
01928 561690
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322246.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 31 July 2026