Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician

Summary

Have you always had a passion for anything automotive? We are offering a fantastic opportunity for someone who has an interest for improving a range of vehicles! You will be working alongside experienced team members to service, inspect and repair vehicles. If you are keen to join the industry and develop your skills apply today!

Wage

£17,014.40 a year

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After completing your first year, the salary will increase as follows: Year 2: £19,344.00 Year 3: £21,694.40

Training course

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:30 (with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break)

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 July

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 have the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge whilst carrying out maintenance and repairs on heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes in your workplace, this will include mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical vehicle systems.

You will be immersed in the fast paced and thriving world of the automotive industry. The tasks you will face will be ever changing, with new technologies and diagnostic techniques constantly being introduced.

Some of the tasks you will be working on include:

Completion of signed service and inspection records
Completion of defect reports and associated paperwork to comply with legal requirements
Prepare vehicles and trailers for annual MOT testing (to a standard to ensure 1st time pass)
Perform ad-hoc vehicle repairs, investigating and rectifying vehicle defects
Ensuring the correct and effective safe use of all tools, plant and ancillary equipment
Maintaining good housekeeping standards carrying out any other duty deemed reasonable by Management

Where you’ll work

Cuba Industrial Estate
Stubbins
Ramsbottom
Lancashire
BL0 0NE

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

S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY 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

S&B Automotive Academy is a specialist apprenticeship training provider located in Bedminster, Bristol. The apprentice will work in a FedEx technical workshop to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours in relation to Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance apprenticeship standard.

The apprentice will be required to commute to S&B’s Academy to attend 7 weekly training blocks a year throughout the duration of the apprenticeship
Apprentices are assigned a workplace mentor and a college development coach who will offer support, advice, and guidance by monitoring progress using S&B’s tailored electronic logbook which both employer and the apprentice can access anytime
Apprentices take a Gateway Assessment at the end of every year to progress onto the next phase of training until the completion of the End Point Assessment

For national apprentices, S&B’s Academy is located a short walk from Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station, and S&B have partnerships with chain hotels to provide accommodation in a standard double room for single occupancy for the duration of the stay. All costs for travel and accommodation while on a weekly training block at S&B are met by the employer, this includes breakfast and a two-course evening meal.

To be considered for this apprenticeship you must have GCSEs, Functional Skills or Key Skills at grade C/4 or above in English and maths (or equivalent), predicated grades are accepted, but applicants will need to complete an initial assessment. Relevant work experience or knowledge is beneficial but not essential.

As a result, you will receive the following qualification:

Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard qualification
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths & English (if not already exempt)

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

Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Patience

Other requirements

Closing, interview and possible start date for this vacancy are subject to change. Interviews could commence at any time. S&B will send all applications to the employer, from this the employer will look at your details and evaluate the current candidates so you will be awaiting a response from either the employer or S&B if the employer would like to discuss further. Should you wish to retract your application at any point, we kindly request that you inform us at your earliest convenience.

About this company

FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all. FedEx Express is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.

Company benefits

• 22 days holiday a year • Free Uniform and PPE • Free onsite parking • Employee Assistance Programme Provides you with confidential support, information and advice to help you with your wellbeing • Tuition assistance for external training

After this apprenticeship

We are committed to providing you with all the support and training you need to gain your apprenticeship qualification and to develop your career further with us.

As a company we love to help our employees by encouraging them, this could open even more career opportunities.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED

Jack Andrews

jandrews@sandbaa.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000306141.

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Closes in 27 days (Tuesday 1 April at 11:59pm)

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