Apprentice Engineer Programme (Register Your Interest)
LINDE MATERIAL HANDLING (UK) LIMITED
Recruiting nationally
Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026
Posted on 20 January 2026
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Summary
Are you searching for an exciting career opportunity? Have you ever thought about what it takes to become a forklift engineer? Our Level 3 apprenticeship in Lift Truck & Powered Access Engineering is an ideal opportunity to launch you into a rewarding career in a market-leading organisation.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Salary is in line with the Government Apprentice rate of pay. Enhanced rate offered to Apprentices aged 16-17 years
- Training course
- Lift truck and powered access engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Standard work hours vary on location and where you are in the apprenticeship. Core hours are generally 8.00am - 5.00pm to make a total of 40 hours per week (shifts to be confirmed).
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 1 August 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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30
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
- If successful, you will commit to a three-year training and development programme to complete your apprenticeship
- During the programme, your duties will include learning to inspect, maintain, service and repair all types of material handling equipment including forklift trucks and warehouse equipment
- Over the three years, there will be a steady progression in the types of duties covered, to enable you to learn all there is to offer within Linde
Where you'll work
This is a register your interest for our 2026 apprenticeship programme. Our locations will be released in February/March and if you have registered your interest we can let you know about the closest location to yourself. We work all over England, Scotland and Wales, however, you will be placed within your local patch.
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
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.
Training schedule
Training is made up of on-the-job and off-the-job training. 80% of the apprenticeship will be spent working with your employer and 20% of the time will be allocated to off-the-job training: this will be a mixture of college blocks, internal training, assignments and revision.
More training information
This involves training blocks at SMB college in Leicestershire, alongside learning on the job. You will also complete Functional Skills in English and maths if required.
This apprenticeship aligns with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for Engineering Technicians. This apprenticeship also aligns with the Institute of the Motor Industry for Associate Members. Please contact the professional body for more details.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
You will need to have an interest in engineering and technology.
About this employer
KION Industrial Trucks & Services EMEA (KION ITS EMEA) is an operating unit of the KION Group, consisting of the three strong and successful brands - Linde Material Handling, STILL and Baoli. Their products are industry leading industrial trucks, intralogistics systems and solutions. The three brand companies serve their customers independently in their individual markets, providing the right products, services, and solutions. They are supported in the back office by overarching support functions in order to work efficiently and agilely in a highly dynamic and rapidly changing market environment.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon completion, routes could include Field Service Engineer, Resident Engineer or Workshop Engineer
- The only limit on your career is down to your own drive, ability and knowledge. Linde has the size and scope to allow the best to progress
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009806.
Apply now
Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.