Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician

DMS COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTD

WESTBURY, BA13 4JX

Closes on Monday 11 November

Posted on 19 September 2024

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Summary

Have you always had a passion for anything automotive? We are offering a fantastic opportunity for someone who has an interest for improving a range of vehicles as you will be working to bring them back to life! As a Heavy Vehicle Apprentice, you will be working alongside experienced team members to service, inspect and repair vehicles.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£6.40 p/h 16 - 18 years old. £6.40 p/h - 19 and over but within their first year of training. 19 and over - National minimum wage after their first year of placement.

Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00 30 minute unpaid lunch break

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 12 November

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

You will have the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge whilst carrying out maintenance and repairs on heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes in your workplace, this will include mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical vehicle systems. 

You will be immersed in the fast paced and thriving world of the automotive industry. The tasks you will face will be ever changing, with new technologies and diagnostic techniques constantly being introduced.

Some of the tasks you will be working on include:

  • Servicing vehicles – carrying out checks and general maintenance according to the manufacturers’ guidelines.
  • Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components.
  • Maintaining repair and service records

Where you’ll work

22D BROADWAY NORTH

WEST WILTS TRADING ESTATE

WESTBURY

BA13 4JX

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

S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY 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

    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 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard
    • Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths & English (if not already exempt)

    More training information

    S&B Automotive Academy is a specialist apprenticeship training provider located in Bedminster, Bristol. Whether you're seeking to kickstart your career in the automotive industry or business industry, S&B Automotive Academy is your go-to partner for excellence in training!

    S&B has been training apprentices since the 1970’s and are one of the largest training providers in the Automotive and Business sector. We pride ourselves on our collaboration with a wide range of employers.

     

    Requirements

    Desirable 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
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    Other requirements

    Closing, interview and possible start date for this vacancy are subject to change. Interviews could commence at any time. S&B will send all applications to the employer, from this the employer will look at your details and evaluate the current candidates so you will be awaiting a response from either the employer or S&B if the employer would like to discuss further. Should you wish to retract your application at any point, we kindly request that you inform us at your earliest convenience.

    About this company

    DMS COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTD established in 2023

    After this 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.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED

    David Watts

    dwatts@sandbaa.com

    07852344136

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278006.

    Apply now

    Closes on Monday 11 November

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