Title:  Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician Apprentice

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for 3 Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician Apprentices to join Complex Facilities in our Defence Equipment Account. 

Salary:  £24,293 per annum

Location:

• Maidenhead

• Gosport/Portsmouth
• Kineton/Brize

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:

• Years 1 to 3 you will complete the 3-year apprenticeship qualification: Level 3 Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician Apprenticeship standard
• You will 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?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions

• Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles within the business development team.

• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.

• Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.

• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible working - We offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part-time and flexible working patterns. With our network of offices across the UK, we are open to discussing working options that match your needs, with the flexibility to change how you work as your life evolves
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

About Amey

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems. 

What we do 
We advise design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets. 

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers 

Application Guidance and Diversity & 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 agemma.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.

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***We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***

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