Shrewsbury, GB
Apprentice Field Service Engineer - Motherwell Area
At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. With us, your work has an impact. Your work moves the world!
Join us and take your career to the next level
As an Apprentice Service Engineer, you'll join a team that thrives on innovation and excellence. You'll grow your skills, make a difference, and collaborate to solve challenges and build a better tomorrow.
What we offer you:
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary package that increases in line with your knowledge and skills along with fantastic benefits including a salary-sacrifice pension, life assurance, retail savings, discounts and more.
- Generous Overtime: Overtime rates starting at time and a half.
- Work-Life Balance: A 40-hour workweek (including travel time to and from home), 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), additional leave for long service, and the option to purchase extra days.
- State-of-the-Art Equipment: Work with the latest high-spec mobile workshop tools and technology, including a fully equipped mobile van and mobile phone.
- Exceptional Training: On the job and off site training and development opportunities progressing to a Level 3 Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering qualification through our training provider and from a premier global manufacturer.
Become part of our global network of 1,400+ service technicians and engineers, driving sustainable solutions and making an impact worldwide.
What you bring to the role:
- Age & Location Requirements: Must be a minimum of 18 years old to comply with customer site access, and live within 1 hour of ML1 4UR.
- Licence & Travel Readiness: Possess a valid full driving licence and be willing to travel and stay away from home.
- IT, Analytical & Attitude: Excellent IT literacy and analytical skills. Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and bring a will to learn and succeed.
- Physical & Mental Adaptability: Must be comfortable working at heights (height test required) and able to work calmly under pressure.
- Hands-On Aptitude: A natural flair for craft/tool skills is a bonus.
- Maths & English Foundation: Must have or be committed to achieving Maths and English qualifications (Level 2 Functional Skills or equivalent).
This is an exceptional opportunity for anyone keen to learn and excited about engineering. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the table.
Ready to elevate your career? Apply today!
Watch this video featuring Andy Ward, our UK Service Hero, as he shares his insights on the incredible impact our technicians make every day: https://youtu.be/0e9DyM3_V3Q
Candidates are strongly encouraged to include a covering letter explaining why they are applying for the apprenticeship and why they are interested in a career in engineering.
Closing date: Wednesday 31st December 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 27th January 2026 at our UK Head Office in Shrewsbury (travel costs will be reimbursed).
Contact hrservices@kalmarglobal for a full job description and apprenticeship summary.
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About Kalmar
Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2024, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion.
www.kalmarglobal.com