Summary
Working in a Mercedes Benz Dealership inspecting and repairing a range of heavy vehicles. You will work towards a Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship.
Wage
£17,667 to £28,571.40, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00. Shifts to be confirmed.
45 hours a week
Start date
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Duration
3 years
Positions available
4
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
The Apprentice will work closely with the qualified Technicians, shadowing and being mentored, undertaking a number of tasks.
The nature of the work includes:
* Replacing simple parts
* Solving complex faults
* Using a range of diagnostic methods and equipment
* It is also recommended that you demonstrate a capacity for mechanical reasoning and good spatial awareness
Where you’ll work
Unit 2- 4 Airport Gate
Bath Road
Heathrow
UB7 0NA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP
Your training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Carry out the basic tasks with tools and equipment common to all procedures involving basic mechanical and electrical procedures related to HV
* The ability to keep updated with emerging new technologies within the HV industry.
* Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop and adhere to the company and legislative processes.
* Access specific and related HV technical information appropriately.
* The ability to service, inspect and maintain HVs and trailers to meet company, Driver and vehicle standards agency (DVSA) and manufacturers’ standards.
* Use a range of diagnostic and electrical measuring equipment to identify faults and underlying causes on HV’s.
* Successfully inspect and prepare vehicles and trailers to meet DVSA standards prescribed in the tester’s manual.
* Carry out final quality checks before handover to the customer without supervision.
* Apply advanced diagnostic principles and logical/problem solving techniques and regimes.
* Maintain records to company and operators’ licence obligations and regulation.
* To be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written mediums both internally and with customers on a range of topics that will support, HV inspection and diagnosing techniques.
Your training plan
* Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician apprenticeship standard qualification
* Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths, if required
* One day a week for theory and practice in Langley College
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English and maths (grade C/4 or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* ability to communicate orally
* able to communicate in writing