Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeship

Summary

If you have an interest in heavy vehicle service and repairs of Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP), cranes and lorry loaders etc, including mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems. If you are over 18 years old and have your own transport, then we have an exciting opportunity for you in a fast paced and ever-changing industry.

Annual wage

£13,312 to £23,795.20 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

The wage for this role is above the National Minimum wage for an apprentice. The wage is the age related National Minimum wage.

Training course

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm and one day release day at college 9.00am - 4.00pm - day to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 14 January

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

Working alongside and supporting an experienced mechanic in repairing and servicing heavy vehicles which are used by Network Rail and other principal contractors for new projects, upgrades and maintenance on the rail network.

This includes:

General repairs
Timed servicing
Fault finding

Where you’ll work

UNIT 3 RIVERSIDE WAY

BOLSOVER

CHESTERFIELD

S44 6GA

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

DONCASTER ROTHERHAM AND DISTRICT MOTOR TRADES GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION 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

Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm at the workshop in Derbyshire. However, travel UK wide and nights away may be required
One day release day at college in Armthorpe 9.00am - 4.00pm (day to be agreed)
Flexibility is required as there may be additional overtime due to this ever-changing industry

Total hours per week: 40 hours a week.

More training information

Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3.

Due to the specialist nature of the vehicles and the rail industry, extensive training will be provided.

As well as:

Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths (if required)
Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
Day release training will take place at the GTA training centre in Armthorpe

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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Eager to learn
Punctual
Hardworking
Safety Conscious

Other requirements

The role is based at the premises in Derbyshire initially. However, travel UK wide and nights away may be required. The applicant must be 18 or over due to age restrictions within the rail industry. They must have a full UK driving licence and have their own transport. All applicants should consider the location of the job and look into whether it is within suitable travelling distance to them. Please be aware that the day release training day for this course will take place at our Doncaster Centre in Armthorpe.

About this company

The company is based in a purpose built depot at Bolsover in the Heart of England and close to the M1. It has 8 covered servicing bays, a test track which includes: Overhead line, third rail, a turn out and a crossing Training facilities & stocks a comprehensive range of spare parts The company services and repairs SRS vehicles of past customers

http://www.srsrailuk.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

A full-time role may be offered to the successful candidate on successful completion of the Level 3 qualification.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DONCASTER ROTHERHAM AND DISTRICT MOTOR TRADES GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Neil Corfield

neilcorfield@doncastergta.co.uk

01302832831

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285380.

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