Apprentice HGV Mechanic

HEYGATES LIMITED

Northampton, NN7 3QH

Closes in 10 days (Wednesday 2 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 July 2024


Summary

This is an excellent opportunity to gain a qualification and work experience with heavy motor vehicles. During this apprenticeship you will be servicing, maintaining and repairing rigid and articulated LGV vehicles and trailers.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Saturday. Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.30pm. Saturday, 8.00am - 12noon.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 7 October

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

  • To work at our Bugbrooke Mill, servicing, maintaining and repairing rigid and articulated LGV vehicles and trailers, excellent opportunity to join a leader in its industry.

Where you’ll work

Bugbrooke Mills

Bugbrooke

Northampton

NN7 3QH

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

NORTHAMPTON 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

    • Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 qualification
    • Northampton College - Booth Lane - 1 day a week 

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade C/4)
    • Maths (grade C/4)

    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

    • Problem solving skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Physical fitness
    • Interest in area
    • Good work ethic

    Other requirements

    Must be physically able and have the means to get to Northampton College Booth Lane and work, ideally with driving licence.

    About this company

    We have 7 flour mills over our 3 sites producing in excess of 9,000 tonnes of products per week. With over eighty vehicles in our fleet you can be confident of a quick, efficient and first class service.

    After this apprenticeship

    • Potential for a permanent role and opportunities for further development 

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

    Business Centre

    business.centre@northamptoncollege.ac.uk

    01604734323

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000263189.

    Apply now

    Closes in 10 days (Wednesday 2 October at 11:59pm)

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