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Apprentice Workshop Engineer

United Kingdom, Basingstoke · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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A forklift truck service engineer has a real responsibility, working on their own initiative to diagnose and solve problems. You are the one the customer relies upon to get his business up to speed. Good engineers are in high demand and this will only increase over the years to come. You're looking at a secure, long-term career, in an industry and company that is here to stay. As a workshop engineer you will service and repair forklifts. You will be trained in all aspects of service engineering within the industry including getting hands-on with hydraulics, LPG and electric systems - putting your skills to the test daily to find the problem and fix it. Learn how to install, repair and carry out planned maintenance of customer forklift trucks to Crown specifications. Undertake an appropriate engineering apprenticeship, completing set modules on time and attending college as necessary. Work shadow a colleague, and develop an understanding of workshop procedures through on job training. Attend manufacturers training and other training courses as appropriate. Learn Crown administrative procedures, and how to complete worksheets, timesheets etc. Assist in keeping customer trucks secure and clean whilst in the workshop. Ensure security and correct use and issue of all tools and spares issued. Understand and adhere to all Crown Company, legislative and Health and Safety procedures. Under close supervision, ensures all work undertaken meets industry and Crown work standards. To build and maintain good relationships with customers, colleagues and managers. Undertakes other duties which Crown may from time to time reasonably request.

Job Responsibility

  • Service and repair forklifts
  • Train in all aspects of service engineering including hydraulics, LPG and electric systems
  • Install, repair and carry out planned maintenance of customer forklift trucks to Crown specifications
  • Undertake an appropriate engineering apprenticeship, completing set modules on time and attending college as necessary
  • Work shadow a colleague and develop understanding of workshop procedures through on job training
  • Attend manufacturers training and other training courses as appropriate
  • Learn Crown administrative procedures and how to complete worksheets, timesheets etc.
  • Assist in keeping customer trucks secure and clean whilst in the workshop
  • Ensure security and correct use and issue of all tools and spares issued
  • Understand and adhere to all Crown Company, legislative and Health and Safety procedures
  • Under close supervision, ensures all work undertaken meets industry and Crown work standards
  • Build and maintain good relationships with customers, colleagues and managers
  • Undertakes other duties which Crown may from time to time reasonably request

Requirements

  • Willing to learn and ability to follow instructions
  • Keen interest in engineering
  • Friendly and able to build relationships with colleagues and customers
  • A*-C grades or equivalent in Maths and English
  • I.T. literate and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel or equivalent software
  • Ability to work efficiently and accurately
  • Highly motivated
  • Ability to work as a team member and possess good interpersonal, communication and literacy skills
  • Work with efficiency, accuracy and meet deadlines
  • Prioritise workload and work under own initiative
  • High level of flexibility and dependability
  • Aptitude for practical science or engineering skills

Nice to have

No prerequisite experience required but a demonstrable interest in mechanical engineering through school or hobby interests

What we offer

  • Company pension plan
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Support with tooling
  • Excellent discount scheme with access to the best perks from some of the UK’s biggest brands
  • Tel Us Health

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