HGV Apprentice Technician

Summary

H. W. Martin Group are committed to building a first-class talented workforce, so we can offer the very best service to our customers. Our dealership is looking for a candidate to enrol on a Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician apprenticeship. Duties include recording vehicle defects and keeping accurate records of works carried out.

Annual wage: £13,312 to £23,795.20 a year
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Training course: Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 6 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

You will spend most of your time working in the dealership gaining hands-on experience and on the job training under the supervision of a trained mentor.
Fully paid for Training Course, Including all Qualification Fees
Transferable skills to prepare you for working in the Automotive Industry

Duties include:

Record vehicle defects and keep accurate records of works carried out on each vehicle.
Assist our workshop employees in all aspects of looking after our HGV’s.
Learn about maintenance, a tidy workplace and Health and Safety processes and procedures to ensure you work safely within our workshops.

Where you’ll work

Fordbridge Lane

Blackwell

Alfreton

Derbyshire

DE55 5JY

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

REMIT GROUP 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

Training will be provided in our workshop, alongside skilled technicians, and regular block release training at the Remit Centre of Learning in Derby.

On course completion, apprentices will be recognised with an Advanced Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. This will include VCQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/ C)
Mathematics (grade 4/ C)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Team working
Patience
Positive attitude

About this company

With extensive workshop facilities staffed by trained technicians, together with efficient mobile technicians, HW Martin Fleet Maintenance Limited are able to offer comprehensive maintenance solutions for all makes of HGVs, light commercials and plant & equipment. We are able to tailor our service to the requirements of both fleet and individual clients and able to provide reliable and cost-effective maintenance solutions. We operate a 24-hour workshop facility from 6:00am on Monday to 8:00pm Friday and 6:00 am to 12:00pm Saturday, supported by mobile technicians 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

https://www.hwmartin.com/fleet-maintenance (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Qualified HGV Technician - Level 3
Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

REMIT GROUP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287283.

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Closes in 26 days (Friday 13 December)

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