Apprentice Engineer

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity

Have you considered what is required to become an engineer Would you like to learn how to service and repair forklift trucks and other material handling equipment

With the growth of Baoli we are excited about recruiting an enthusiastic Apprentice Engineer Workshop/Field based in Bolton and Liverpool area. During this programme you will receive specific hands-on experience whilst studying for a nationally recognised qualification. You need to be passionate about engineering keen to learn be motivated to achieve success and want to join a multinational engineering company and be part of the next generation of engineers to start their career.

Apprenticeships allow individuals to learn a new role through practical on-the-job training combined with study for a formal qualification. Apprentices are paid a wage and on completion of the apprenticeship can gain a professional qualification and often a permanent role.

Practical on-the-job training
Study for a nationally recognised qualification
Earn a wage
Be supported by experienced team members and mentors

Baoli & KION
KION HQ in Germany is a global business and one of the worlds leading manufacturer of forklift trucks warehouse and material handling equipment and automation solutions. KION has approximately 41000 employees based in around 100 countries. Baoli is one of KIONs leading brands and operates in the UK and other countries.

The KION Engineering Apprenticeship Programme helps the business grow our own best-in-class engineers to support our demand for field workshop and site-based engineers to meet our customers needs. The main purpose of the role is to learn how to become a fully competent Baoli engineer by applying learning from college and demonstrating this knowledge to your mentors Apprentice Development Officer and your college assessors to meet the needs of our customers so that we can provide them with the right materials handling solutions.

You will need to commit to a three-year training and development programme before you become a fully qualified Service Engineer and be awarded an Level 3 apprenticeship in Lift Truck & Powered Access Engineering but you will be supported throughout this time by a dedicated Mentor who will help you develop your skills and an Apprentice Development Officer (ADO) who will monitor all of your training through a combination of college training and on-the-job training. During the programme you will learn to inspect maintain service and repair all types of material handling equipment including forklift trucks and warehouse equipment

• Salary in line with the Government Apprentice rate of pay. Enhanced rate offered to Apprentices aged 16-17 years
• 40 hour working week
• Overtime opportunities for apprentices aged 18 and over
• 25 days annual leave
• Option to join company pension scheme
• Discount scheme with access to deals from some of the UKs largest brands
• World class specialised product training
• Full range of uniform and PPE supplied
• Starter toolbox and set of tools provided
• Full forklift driver licence training

To be considered for our Apprenticeship you will:

• Ideally you would have a GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and English or a National 5 in Scotland
• Need to have an interest in engineering and technology
• Essential to have a Full UK Drivers Licence

During your apprenticeship you will be expected to travel to college and stay overnight for blocks of learning time (location and details of time away from home will be confirmed at the point of offer). Travel to and from college with be funded as will accommodation and meals.

To succeed in the apprenticeship programme you need to have a passion for engineering and be motivated and committed to demonstrating a willingness to learn.

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship you will be a fully qualified Baoli engineer and be able to start your career with a market leader.

Your duties and responsibilities during your apprenticeship include:

• Attending all required training courses (internal & external).
• Passing all knowledge block training tests at college.
• Passing End Point Assessment forLevel 3 in Lift Truck & Powered Access Engineering.
• Passing all internal assessments showcasing general knowledge of safety product knowledge and use of diagnostic equipment.
• Passing all online tests and end point assessments to deadline within two resits.
• Completing your e-Portfolio on time & to the expected standards agreed by the college & ADO.
• Working closely with the training organisation to achieve your qualification.
• Working at becoming competent at carrying out preventative maintenance repairs and the use of diagnostics on a wide range of the Baoli product.

Being an engineer with Baoli will require you to engage with customers and colleagues on a daily basis so you will need to have good verbal and listening skills as well as coming across in a confident manner with a positive and can do attitude. We are looking for you to demonstrate that you takepride in your work and complete tasks to the highest standard whilst showing flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the role. We hope that you will show the desire to be a Baoli brand ambassador.