Apprentice HGV Mechanic

Summary

Senyap Transport are looking to recruit a new Apprentice HGV Mechanic to support the maintenance and repair of a fleet of heavy vehicles. Full training will be provided. You will attend manufacturers training courses when required (residential on occasion), plus more.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:30
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 21 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

Carry out service, repair and maintenance on all equipment in line with Manufacturers standards
Assist as part of the workshop team in providing a safe, cost effective and efficient equipment maintenance and repair service
Attend manufacturers training courses when required (residential on occasion)
Cover breakdowns
Liaise with internal departments, external organisations as appropriate
Carry out all duties and responsibilities with full regard to Equal Opportunities Policy, Health and Safety Policy and all other Company policies

Where you’ll work

Bar Lane Boroughbridge

North Yorkshire

YO51 9LU

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

DARLINGTON 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 standard Level 3
One day attendance at the Darlignton College campus

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade 4)
Maths (grade 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

Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Initiative
Patience

About this company

Senyap Transport Limited provides a road freight transport service.

After this apprenticeship

To be a fully qualified HGV technician. Further training inline with new products.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DARLINGTON COLLEGE

Paul Clark

pclark@darlington.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280591.

Apply now

Closes in 11 days (Sunday 20 October at 11:59pm)

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