Level 3 Lift Truck and Powered Access Apprenticeship
GHL LIFTRUCKS LTD
Bristol, CRANLEIGH, Hinckley, Rochester, Tyne & Wear
Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026
Posted on 27 March 2026
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Summary
Our apprenticeship is designed to teach vital theory and real-world experiences that make up highly skilled engineers. We support you through the programme from start to finish, working with our senior engineers or completing assessments. Most of our apprentices move into engineering positions. You will repair a variety of forklift trucks.
- Wage
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£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
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Monday- Friday: 8.00am- 4.30pm (i.e. 40 hours per week, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break).
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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5
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
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- Test-drive trucks and make adjustments
- Carry out safety checks
- Identify problems using tools, a laptop or hand-held computer
- 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
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Unit 45, Beeches Industrial Estate, Yate, Bristol, BS37 5QT
- BUILDING 213, DUNSFOLD PARK, STOVOLDS HILL, CRANLEIGH, GU6 8GA
- Unit 10-12, Lime Kilns Business Park, Lime Kilns Way, Hinckley, LE10 3EL
- Unit 2A, Vicarage Lane, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9LB
- Unit 27, Third Avenue, Drum Industrial Estate, Birtley, Tyne & Wear, DH2 1AG
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)
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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
- The Apprentice scheme is a three-year programme, which on successful completion they will be awarded 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
Functional Skills in maths and English (if required) - Great starting salary - Minimum £16,640 - Rising with age and service
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
- Customer care skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Initiative
About this employer
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)
Company benefits
- Holidays – 25 Days + Bank Holidays rising to 28 with 5 years of service
- 4 x Salary – Life Assurance (a benefit we hope to never pay out)
- Discount Hub
- Medicash Cash Plan
- Help@Hand
- Independent financial advice
After this apprenticeship
Most apprentices move into full-time permanent employment with the group as engineers upon course completion. Following this, there are a number of avenues into; sales, contracts management, service management or office-based support positions.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GHL LIFTRUCKS LTD
Kris Barfoot
kris@bludogltd.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023699.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026