Manchester, United Kingdom
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Have you considered what is required to become an engineer? Would you like to learn how to service and repair forklift trucks and other material handling equipment? Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity? Every year STILL Material Handling recruits a number of apprentices across the UK. During this programme you will receive specific hands-on experience, whilst studying for a nationally recognised qualification. STILL Material Handling & The KION Group The KION Group, HQ in Germany, is a global business and one of the world’s leading manufacturer of forklift trucks, warehouse and material handling equipment and automation solutions. The Group has approximately 41,000 employees, based in around 100 countries. STILL Material Handling is one of KION’s leading brands and operates in the UK and other countries. We offer: Apprenticeships allow individuals to learn a new role through practical, on-the-job training, combined with study for a formal qualification. Apprentices are paid a wage and on completion of the apprenticeship can gain a professional qualification and often a permanent role. Practical on-the-job training Study for a nationally recognised qualification Earn a wage Be supported by experienced team members and mentors Our Apprenticeship Programme The STILL Material Handling (MH) Engineering Apprenticeship Programme helps the business grow our own best-in-class engineers to support our demand for field, workshop, and site-based engineers to meet our customers’ needs. The main purpose of the role is to learn how to become a fully competent STILL engineer by applying learning from college, and demonstrating this knowledge to your mentors, Apprentice Development Officer, and your college assessors to meet the needs of our customers so that we can provide them with the right materials handling solutions. STILL Material Handling is currently looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Engineer Field based in the Manchester area. You need to be passionate about engineering, keen to learn, be motivated to achieve success and want to join a multinational engineering company and be part of the next generation of engineers to start their career. You will need to commit to a three-year training and development programme, before you become a fully qualified Service Engineer and be awarded an Level 3 apprenticeship in Lift Truck & Powered Access Engineering, but you will be supported throughout this time by a dedicated Mentor who will help you develop your skills, and an Apprentice Development Officer (ADO) who will monitor all of your training through a combination of college training and on-the-job training. During the programme, you will learn to inspect, maintain, service and repair all types of material handling equipment including forklift trucks and warehouse equipment During your apprenticeship, you will be expected to travel to college, and stay overnight for blocks of learning time (location and details of time away from home will be confirmed at the point of offer). Travel to and from college with be funded, as will accommodation and meals. Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be a fully qualified STILL engineer and be able to start your career with a market leader. Your duties and responsibilities during your apprenticeship include: Attending all required training courses (internal & external). Passing all knowledge block training tests at college. Passing End Point Assessment for Level 3 in Lift Truck & Powered Access Engineering. Passing all internal assessments showcasing general knowledge of safety, product knowledge and use of diagnostic equipment. Passing all online tests and end point assessments to deadline within two resits. Completing your e-Portfolio on time & to the expected standards agreed by the college & ADO. Working closely with the training organisation to achieve your qualification. Working at becoming competent at carrying out preventative maintenance, repairs, and the use of diagnostics on a wide range of the STILL products.
