Apprentice PCV Technician

Summary

As part of our continued growth, we are looking to recruit an Apprentice PCV Technician join our existing engineering team in Sharston, Manchester. Join us on our expansion journey. Selwyns is a leading bus and coach operator located in the Northwest and Milton Keynes with an enviable reputation for providing, quality, reliability and value.

Annual wage: £22,880 a year
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Training course: Bus and coach engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: 08:00-16:00, Monday-Friday
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 19 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

Typical day as an apprentice:

To undertake hands on training within the Engineering Department by working with experienced qualified existing members of staff
To observe and learn how to be able to diagnose faults and carry out repairs on PCV Vehicles
To assist members of the engineering team
Learn how to repair basic faults through to more complicated repairs as your knowledge grows
To embrace all opportunities of learning and developing
To attend courses and further training
To take control of the general housekeeping within the garage to ensure high levels of health and safety

Where you’ll work

unit 6 Paston Road

Sharston

Manchester

M22 4TF

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

TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED

Your training course

Bus and coach engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

To attend Total People at The Manchester College as part of your apprenticeship when required - block release. Complete required coursework and have a dedicated tutor.
Level 3 Bus and Coach Engineering Technician
English and maths Level 2 (if the learner does not already hold these)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 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

Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Customer care skills
Initiative
IT skills
Logical
Number skills
Organisation skills
Physical fitness
Problem solving skills
Team working

Other requirements

As an Apprentice PCV Technician we require you to be able to demonstrate: * That you are an aspiring mechanic with a hands-on approach to learning how things work * You have an interest in repairing and maintaining motor vehicles * You have an analytical approach to work and have an eye for detail * You have a logical mind, someone who can see a process - take it apart and reassemble things * You look for ways to continually improve through personal development Benefits Include * Train for a career as a highly sort after PCV Technician * Holiday allowance of 20 days plus bank holidays * Company Pension * Opportunity to meet new people * Employee Assistance Programme which includes access to a 24/7 helpline to help with personal and professional problems that could be affecting either your work or home life. Partners and dependants will also have On-site parking * Referral programme * Driving Licence an advantage * A-C/4 above or equivalent in English and maths is desirable

About this company

Selwyns is a leading bus and coach operator located in the Northwest and Milton Keynes with an enviable reputation for providing, quality, reliability and value.

After this apprenticeship

Permanent role and progression within the business for the successful candidate on completion of the qualification. The ability to further progress your career and experience.

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