Heavy Goods Service and Maintenance Apprentice Technician (36035)

NEEDHAMS SERVICES (UK) LTD

OLDHAM, OL9 8NH

Closes in 14 days (Friday 4 October)

Posted on 6 September 2024

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Summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen with Needhams Services ltd.. They need an apprentice HGV mechanic to join the team in their busy workshop in Oldham, keeping their fleet of vehicles on the road.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, hours TBC.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 14 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

A normal day would include:

• Keeping the workshop clean and tidy
• Using the tools and equipment used in vehicle maintenance and repair
• Learning safe working procedures in the workshop
• Assisting other technicians with their work whilst receiving on the job training
• Learning how to service a vehicle and safely remove and replace engine, chassis, electrical and transmission components
• Learning simple and complex fault diagnosis and repairs on engine, chassis, transmission and electrical systems

Advanced Automotive provide a quality service at very low rates, with no compromise on workmanship and results.

What you could go on to do:
You could go on to progress to become an HGV MOT Tester with the company after completing the apprenticeship.

How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

Where you’ll work

FIELDS NEW ROAD

CHADDERTON

OLDHAM

OL9 8NH

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

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

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

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • Maths (grade 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

    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Team working
    • Hardworking
    • Punctual
    • Reliable
    • Honest
    • Willing to learn
    • Good knowledge of HGV
    • Interest in automotive trade

    About this company

    Needham services Ltd provide a quality service at honest rates, with no compromise on workmanship and results. They understand how important your Business is to you and wherever possible, they operate a same day service so they may keep their fleet of vehicles on the road at all times.

    After this apprenticeship

    Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275492.

    Apply now

    Closes in 14 days (Friday 4 October)

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