Forklift Truck Engineer

Typical Salary

£18,000 To £30,000

Typical Hours

42 to 44 a week

between 8am and 6pm

How To Become a Forklift Truck Engineer

You can get into this job through:

a college course
an apprenticeship
applying directly

College / University

You can do a course in vehicle mechanics before applying for a job with a garage or repair service. Courses include:

Level 2 Certificate in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Level 2 Diploma in Plant or Machinery Maintenance
Level 2 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

Apprenticeship

You can complete an advanced apprenticeship in lift truck and powered access vehicle engineering.

5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

You can apply for jobs if you've got experience in lorry or bus servicing, mechanical engineering, or repairing construction or agricultural machinery.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
problem-solving skills
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
knowledge of engineering science and technology
practical skills for repairing and maintaining equipment
the ability to use your initiative
persistence and determination
the ability to work well with your hands
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day tasks may include:

visiting clients on-site with a mobile workshop
identifying problems using tools, a laptop or hand-held computer
repairing or replacing faulty parts
servicing engines
test-driving trucks and making adjustments
carrying out safety checks

Working Environment

You could work in a workshop or visit sites.

Your working environment may be dirty.

You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.

Career Path & Progression

You could become a repair workshop supervisor or plant hire centre manager.

You could also do further training to work on construction machinery, or become an electrical or mechanical engineer.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.

Restrictions & Requirements

You'll need a full driving licence if you're going to work as a mobile service engineer.

You might also need a forklift operator certificate, though your employer may put you through that training when you start work.