Summary
Working with 6 other mechanics to maintain our fleet of approx. 50 vehicles.
Wage
£18,648 a year
Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 08.30 - 17.00 with 30 minutes lunch
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 17 March
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* 4 weekly vehicle inspections
* Tyre changing
* Roadside breakdowns
* Replacing broken parts/ bodywork
Where you’ll work
UNIT E WOODSIDE ROAD
SOUTH MARSTON PARK
SWINDON
SN3 4AQ
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
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
Training and Qualification Level
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
· Motor Vehicle and Maintenance Technician (Heavy Vehicle) Level 3
· Servicing and repairing Heavy vehicles.
· City of Bristol College (Parkway)
· Block Release
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths and English (grade 3/4/5)
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
* Attention to detail
* Team working
* Physical fitness
* Punctual
* Willing to learn
Other requirements
Overalls provided. 28 days holiday (inc. bank holidays)