Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician Apprentice
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Company: AMEY SERVICES LIMITED
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Location: Carterton, OX18 3LX
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £24,293.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000029465
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Application Deadline Date: 31/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/08/2026
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Positions Available: 3
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Working Week: Working hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, working hours TBC
Brief Description
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.
Training to be Provided
Training will be delivered through a combination of on-the-job learning and off-the-job training with F-TEC. The apprentice will develop essential knowledge, skills and behaviours in the workplace under supervision, while also building a portfolio of work-based evidence and receiving ongoing coaching and support.
You will attend 5 one-week block sessions per year which will take place at F-TEC’s training centre in Swindon. In between these blocks, you will continue learning in the workplace, supported by regular coaching, progress reviews, and the completion of work-based evidence to meet the requirements of the apprenticeship standard.
Future Prospects
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, 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.
Vacancy Detail
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.