Apprentice Forklift & Power Access Engineer
EMPIRE HIRE GROUP LIMITED
DUNSTABLE (LU6 2JX)
Closes in 27 days (Friday 9 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 December 2025
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Summary
An exciting opportunity to assist qualified engineers with the inspection, servicing, and repair of powered access equipment, including scissor lifts and boom lifts. Carry out pre-delivery inspections to ensure equipment is safe and ready for hire. Learn how to diagnose faults and carry out basic repairs.
- Wage
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£15,704 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.
Under 18: 08:30 to 17:30.
Over 18: 08:30 to 18:00 plus 1 Saturday per month for 6 hours.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 2 March 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
- Assist qualified engineers with the inspection, servicing, and repair of powered access equipment, including scissor lifts and boom lifts
- Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) under supervision to ensure equipment is safe and ready for hire
- Learn how to diagnose faults and carry out basic mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repairs
- Support LOLER inspections by preparing equipment and assisting with checks and documentation
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment
- Complete job sheets, inspection records, and basic reports accurately
- Assist with loading, unloading, and movement of equipment within the depot
Where you'll work
ICKNIELD WAY FARM
TRING ROAD
DUNSTABLE
LU6 2JX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
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.
Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment.
The training will consist of ‘on the job’ and ‘off the job’ training.
The ‘off the job’ training includes academic learning which is managed by North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College.
You will be required to attend college on a block release basis for one week every 6 weeks. Employer will pay for travel costs, as well as all food expenses and accommodation, if required. As well as attending college, you will be required to complete a number of assignments and collect your own evidence towards your portfolio.
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Motivated
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Strong work ethic
About this employer
We are a specialist company providing powered access equipment and related site access solutions to customers across a wide range of industries. Our services include the hire, delivery, inspection, maintenance, and repair of access equipment such as scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other working-at-height machinery. We work closely with our customers to ensure equipment is supplied safely, on time, and in full compliance with health and safety regulations.
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the opportunity to progress into a qualified Engineer role within the company. Further training and development may be available, including manufacturer training, LOLER certification, and progression into senior engineer or mobile engineer roles. The company is committed to developing staff and offering long-term career opportunities for motivated individuals.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005071.
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Closes in 27 days (Friday 9 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
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