Accelerated Lift Truck and Powered Access Apprenticeship

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

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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)

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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.

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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.

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