Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician

TRUCK TECHNICS LTD

LEYBURN, DL8 5JZ

Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 23 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 October 2024

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Summary

To provide general maintenance and repair service to a fleet of HGV trucks. You will be required to carry out servicing to VOSA standards and regulations and carry out 6 weekly inspection of vehicles to include braking systems, suspension systems, electrical and engine maintenance.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 28 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

The successful applicant will become familiar with:

  • MOT inspection
  • The fundamentals of HGV technologies e.g. HGV chassis design, engine, fuels, transmissions, electrical (12/24v), air-conditioning, hydraulic and air braking, air suspension systems etc.
  • The types and associated characteristics of HGV and their configurations and applications
  • Diagnosing principles and logical problem-solving techniques related to HGV
  • Sufficient H&S knowledge and environmental awareness to carry out the work safely
  • Operators “O” Licence requirements relating to HGV
  • How to service, inspect and maintain vehicles and trailers to the expected standards and the importance of safety inspection and maintenance schedules to meet Operator’s (O) licence and legal obligations

Where you’ll work

WASHFOLD FARM

MOOR ROAD

LEYBURN

DL8 5JZ

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

    Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician apprenticeship standard, which includes:

    • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
      End-Point Assessment (EPA)
    • College attendance one day per week

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English language/literature (grade A-C or 4 and above.)
    • Mathematics (grade A-C or 4 and above.)

    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
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Physical fitness

    About this company

    Truck Technics Ltd based in Leyburn provides a repair and MOT service for HGV vehicles.

    https://www.trucktechnics.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Relevant training and experience within the trade.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    DARLINGTON COLLEGE

    Paul Clark

    pclark@darlington.ac.uk

    01325 503041

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280749.

    Apply now

    Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 23 October at 11:59pm)

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