Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician Apprentice to join Complex Facilities in our Defence Equipment Account.

Salary: £24,293 per annum

Location: Amey Defence Equipment, DM Kineton, Marlborough Barracks, Temple Herdewyke, Southam Warwickshire, CV47 2UL

Working Hours: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a Level 3 Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician for 36 months. You will be fully supported by our partnered college to achieve this qualification, having 1-2-1 advice and support, e-learning materials, and a whole team of experts on hand for advice and technical knowledge at your office.

Amey Defence Equipment is a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions for the Construction Plant and MHE within the MOD. The Amey Defence Equipment 3-year Apprentice Engineer training programme gives you the opportunity to become a fully qualified Forklift Truck & Powered Access Engineer. Amey Defence Equipment Engineers fault find, maintain, service and repair, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, located within an ever-growing range of Materials Handling and Powered Access Equipment.

What you will do:

• Complete the 3-year apprenticeship qualification: Level 3 Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician Apprenticeship standard
• Gain on-the job experience, starting with shadowing your mentor and other Engineers, progressing to performing tasks under supervision, then alongside qualified Engineers where your work will be checked and signed off.
• Work will be carried out on customer premises and at Amey Defence Equipment workshop locations within your specified region.

What you will bring:

• 3 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or Scottish National 5 Grade C or above in English, Science & Mathematics (or equivalent) – Desirable
• A full or Provisional UK driving licence - Desirable
• Comfortable working outdoors in inclement weather conditions
• Comfortable completing both manual labour and administrative tasks
• We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Why join Amey?

• Long-term stable contracts allowing for career planning
• Platinum status by Investors in People
• Support for starting or returning to career, or for those with expertise to bring

Our benefits

• Competitive annual salary with potential for yearly reviews
• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs
• At least 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy more
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible working practices including hybrid, part-time, and flexible patterns
• Flexible benefits with options (insurance, Cycle2Work, discounted gym membership)
• Exclusive discounts from leading retailers, healthcare, and more
• Two Social Impact Days per year for volunteering and fundraising
• Family friendly policies for new parents or carers
• Affinity Networks for diverse communities

Diversity and Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at gemma.denson@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

How to apply

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