What you will do in your working day
The successful applicant will be working on a range of buses and coaches while learning their trade to a nationally recognised standard. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and hardworking person to work in the automotive industry.
Due to the UK skills shortage within the automotive sector, you will be the next generation of body shop technicians with the ability to adapt and change. This is great role for someone who is willing to jump start their career!
Task to be carried out:
* Understand the fundamentals of existing and emerging mechanical vehicle design and systems
* Carry out routine mechanical servicing, planned preventative maintenance and “health checks”
* Carry out routine servicing
* Inspect, diagnose and repair braking systems
* Use diagnostic equipment and software to diagnose and rectify located faults on mechanical components
The training you will be getting
S&B Automotive Academy is a specialist apprenticeship training provider located in Bedminster, Bristol. The apprenticeship training is delivered via weekly block releases at S&B throughout a year, learning will also take place in the workplace and a S&B Development Coach and Workplace Mentor are allocated to support and monitor your progress to help you reach your goals and manage your workload. Your employer will pay you when you are attending weekly training blocks at S&B.
To be considered for this apprenticeship you must have GCSEs, Functional Skills or Key Skills at grade C/4 or above in English and maths (or equivalent), If your grades are below this, we will discuss your options for taking functional skills in maths and/or English. As well as this, predicated grades are accepted, and work experience or knowledge is beneficial but not essential.
As a result you will receive the following:
* Level 3 Bus and Coach Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard
* Level 2 Functional Skills in maths & English (if required)
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
We are committed to providing you with all the support and training you need to gain your Apprenticeship Qualification and to develop your career further with us. As a company we love to help our employees by encouraging them, this could open up even more career opportunities.