Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Summary

Working in a Mercedes Benz Dealership inspecting and repairing a range of heavy vehicles. You will work towards a Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship.

Wage: £17,667 to £28,571.40 a year
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Training course: Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00. Shifts to be confirmed.
45 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 7 April
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 4

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

The Apprentice will work closely with the qualified Technicians, shadowing and being mentored, undertaking a number of tasks.

The nature of the work includes:

Replacing simple parts
Solving complex faults
Using a range of diagnostic methods and equipment
It is also recommended that you demonstrate a capacity for mechanical reasoning and good spatial awareness

Where you’ll work

Unit 2- 4 Airport Gate
Bath Road
Heathrow
UB7 0NA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

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 qualification
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths, if required
One day a week for theory and practice in Langley College

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and maths (grade C/4 or 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

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
ability to communicate orally
able to communicate in writing

About this company

AGS have been providing exceptional commercial breakdown and recovery services for over 37 years. We have continued to grow and excel in our sector due to our commitment to the highest levels of service and constant investment in latest technologies. AGS is one of the UK’s leading providers of commercial 24-hour breakdown and recovery. We specialise and excel in airside recoveries, working with all major UK airports as well as with our airport partners on the continent. Here at AGS we undertake a wide range of automotive services, including full engine rebuilds, major body repairs and detailed livery design and installation. We offer both airside and landside breakdown and recovery services as well as many further services via our full workshop and bodywork facilities. We are proud to provide our services to all types of vehicles, including but not limited to cars, vans, buses, HGVS, PSVS and other commercial vehicles We are committed to developing a strong staff ethos with individuals who are proud to work within the AGS family. We give our staff the tools to create a long-lasting career for themselves. Tools that include a competitive remuneration package and continuous industry recognised training. We are ISO 9001/14001 accredited, as well as holding accreditations for FORS, Safe Contractor, Construction Line, IRTE and RMI. Due to our continued growth, we plan to expand to new sites throughout the UK whilst continuing to invest in state-of-the-art training facilities for all our staff. This continued passion for growth and investment will enable us to continue to provide the highest level of service, that our clients require.

After this apprenticeship

Potential to progress into a full-time employment as a Technician upon completion of this apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

Business Services

business.services@windsor-forest.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000308191.

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Closes in 16 days (Monday 31 March at 11:59pm)

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