Forklift Service Engineer Apprentice FMC (Melton Mowbray)
TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING UK LIMITED
Melton Mowbray (LE14 3NQ)
Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026
Posted on 19 December 2025
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Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is looking to learn the skills needed to develop a career as a forklift engineer. This apprenticeship role is an excellent opportunity to combine on-the-job working, excellent training and development and to work for the worlds No 1 forklift truck and materials handling manufacturer.
- Wage
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£18,500 a year
- Training course
- Lift truck and powered access engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, hours to be confirmed with the employer.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 31 August 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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2
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
The role involves learning the skills to be able to service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and other material handling equipment and studying towards an industry-recognised qualification. This is a 3-year programme combining college and workplace learning.
As an apprentice, you will be working in one of our centres or at one of our customer sites, working as part of our servicing team.
This is what you would be doing:
- Shadowing and working with your mentor and the team to understand materials handling equipment
- Learning about the trucks, how they work and how to fix them
- Block weeks at college where you will learn new skills and take part in both classroom and workshop learning
- Online learning and development with the learning provider
Where you'll work
The Crown Business Park, Station Road
Old Dalby
Melton Mowbray
LE14 3NQ
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
Block release training to Stephenson College, Coalville, Leicestershire
On-the-job training
Off-the-job training
The apprentice will be working towards a Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician Level 3 qualification
More training information
Stephenson College is part of Loughborough College Group, this apprenticeship course is delivered at Stephenson campus in Coalville, LE67 3TN.
Loughborough College Group reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- Engineering (grade 4/C)
- IT (grade 4/C)
- Science (grade 4/C)
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
- Team working
- Willingness to learn
- Strong interest in Engineering
Other requirements
The applicant should hold one of the three desirable qualifications, alongside the essential maths and English.
It is essential that applicants are able to travel to the work location and it is desirable that applicants hold a UK driving licence or are working towards this.
About this employer
Toyota Material Handling is the world's number one manufacturer of materials handling equipment providing quality sales and service support accross the UK. In the UK we are implementing a people stategy to create an environment where our people feel valued, fulfilled engaged and happy. We want to attract the best talent and develop our team so that they achieve their full potential. Our commitment is to read each application carefully, however due to the high volume of applications we receive regrettably only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that by submitting your application you are giving permission for your personal information to be shared with Loughborough Colege Group. Toyota Material Handling UK is an equal opportunities employer.
After this apprenticeship
Future prospects are potential available positions throughout Toyota Material Handling.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005422.
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Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026