Kickstart your career as an apprentice in the material handling industry
Grab the opportunity to begin your career journey with us today. An apprenticeship programme with the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA), in association with SMB College Group, opens doors to the world of material handling and offers fantastic job prospects.
The material handling industry offers you an exciting career opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in an environment that is filled with cutting-edge solutions and innovative technologies.
The UKMHA apprenticeship programme will provide you with a transferable skillset that will be valuable across many sectors in the UK economy. Material handling equipment is deployed across a wide number of business sectors including retail, e-commerce, logistics, manufacturing, storage and transportation. Where there is a need to move, lift, store and retrieve products, mechanised handling equipment is used.
About UKMHA Apprenticeship Scheme
The UKMHA apprenticeship programme offers you the best of both worlds where you combine gaining real work experience with training and study. You’ll be expanding your knowledge by learning at SMB College Group, your training provider, and putting your learning into practice at your workplace. You’ll be working alongside experienced team members on a variety of tasks and projects.
You’ll have an amazing opportunity to broaden your knowledge about the dynamic material handling industry whilst completing your apprenticeship and achieving a nationally recognised qualification relevant to your chosen apprenticeship programme.
If you are looking for a career that is always in demand here in the UK and offers fantastic job prospects globally too, the UKMHA apprenticeship programme is an ideal match for you!
As an apprentice you'll...
- Earn money whilst you learn
- Train and gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Get time for training and study related to your role
- Gain valuable experience and new knowledge
- Work alongside experienced team members
- Gain job specific skills
- Have same rights as employees
- Be assessed through a mix of written and practical work
- Have your tuition fees paid
Next Steps
Before you apply for the UKMHA Apprenticeship Scheme, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ask us questions. We’re here to help you make the right decision to ensure you get the most out of your apprenticeship.
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