Forklift Service Engineer Apprentice

Forklift Service Engineer Apprentice - Biggleswade

Company: Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK

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Publication date: 22/12/2025

Job type: Fixed-term / Temporary |
Employment: Full-time |
Seniority: Internship |
Job function: Management and Manufacturing |
Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing |
Location: SG18 8YY
, United Kingdom

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is eager 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 the opportunity to work for the world’s No 1 forklift truck and materials handling manufacturer.

This is a 3‑year programme combining college and workplace learning.

As an apprentice you will work in one of our centres or at a customer site, as part of our service team.

• 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

We are looking for somebody who has an interest in mechanics/engineering and a practical hand‑on approach to learning. You should have a keen interest in personal development and a positive attitude towards work and study.

Key skills and qualifications:

• GCSE grades A‑C or 4‑9 in English, Maths & either Science/Engineering or IT (or equivalent)
• Interest in mechanical engineering/engineering
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to take instruction and develop
• Basic computer skills

Applicants must be aged 18 or over and hold a full UK driving licence.

• Competitive salary
• Attractive company pension
• Full tool kit
• Company sick pay
• Voluntary critical illness cover
• Free eye tests
• Free flu jabs
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Benefits platform with instant discounts and offers

Toyota Material Handling is the world’s number one manufacturer of materials handling equipment, providing quality sales and service support across the UK.

In the UK we are implementing a people strategy to create an environment where our people feel valued, fulfilled, engaged and happy.

We will read each application carefully, but due to the high volume of applications we only contact those selected for an interview.

By submitting your application you give permission for your personal information to be shared with SMB College Group.

Toyota Material Handling UK is an equal opportunities employer.