Material Handling Apprentice

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.

What you'll do

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

Training

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

After the apprenticeship

To progress to Specialist Field Engineer.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Team working

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4/C)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4/C)
• Desired: GCSE, Science (grade 4/C)
• Desired: GCSE, Technology (grade 4/C)

Things to consider

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

About the 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.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Lift truck and powered access engineering technician (level 3), Engineering and manufacturing
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 3 Years
• Hours: 39.5 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.
• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,432 a year