Apprentice Workshop Engineer - Warrington

About Crown Lift Trucks Ltd

Crown is one of the world’s largest material handling companies with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering & technology, as well as superior after-sales service. For 80 years, Crown’s business philosophy has utilised vertically integrated processes to design, manufacture, and distribute forward-thinking, innovative solutions that improve customers’ productivity and operating efficiency.

Crown produces a broad range of forklifts, batteries and chargers as well as automation solutions and fleet management technologies, and warehouse solutions products and design services.

Since its founding in 1945, the family-owned company has placed the customer at the heart of its business. This commitment is reflected in its brand promise: “When every minute matters, customers can count on Crown to keep their businesses moving.”

Position: Forklift Truck Service Engineer (Apprentice Role)

Customers rely on you to diagnose and solve operational problems independently.

This role is in demand, with a growing need for skilled engineers. Crown offers a secure, long-term career in a stable industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Service and repair forklifts, developing expertise in hydraulics, LPG systems, and electric systems.
• Learn to install, repair, and carry out planned maintenance on customer forklift trucks to specification.
• Undertake a formal engineering apprenticeship, completing training modules and attending college when required.
• Work under supervision but with growing independence.
• Shadow senior colleagues and gain hands-on experience in workshop procedures.
• Attend manufacturers’ training and relevant courses.
• Learn administrative processes, including completing worksheets, timesheets, etc.
• Ensure customer forklifts are clean, secure, and properly maintained once in the workshop.
• Adhere to Crown’s security protocols and tool/spares handling procedures.
• Comply with all company, legislative, and Health & Safety regulations.
• Maintain high standards in all tasks according to industry and Crown specifications.
• Build and sustain relationships with customers, colleagues, and managers.
• Perform other duties reasonably required by Crown.