Material Handling Apprentice

ALLWAYS FORK TRUCK SERVICES LTD

DERBYSHIRE (DE24 8ER)

Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 October 2026

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Summary

Do you have the curiosity to learn multiple disciplines in electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems? You will engage with staff and trainers operating across the complete range of equipment during your material handling apprenticeship. 

Wage

£16,432 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Lift truck and powered access engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.

39 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 2 November 2026

Duration

3 years

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

Materials  handling apprentice.

  • To gain knowledge under supervision  of the safe working practices 
  • Procedures and disciplines of all the systems necessary electric, diesel,hydraulic, lpg and mechanical that interact on heavy materials 
  • Handling equipment together with the interpersonal skills required to team work with colleges
  • Interact with customers

Where you'll work

BETWEEN 84 & 86
VICTORY RD
DERBY
DERBYSHIRE
DE24 8ER

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)

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

  • On-the-job training 
  • Off-the-job training 
  • Block release training to Stephenson College Coalville

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Science (grade 4/C)
  • Technology (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
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working

Other requirements

Applicants must live within 5 miles of the depot to be considered for this role. 

About this employer

Independent family owned business, with 18 members of staff. Repair, Hire and sale of mobile equipment, LPG, Diesel and Electrical machinery weighing between 1- 45 tonnes.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

To progress to Specialist Field Engineer.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Apprenticeship Department

lcgapprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk

01530519001

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000056374.

Apply now

Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 11:59pm)