Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Apprentice Technician
Middlesbrough Council
Middlesbrough, TS3 8AL
Closes in 18 days (Wednesday 23 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 October 2024
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Summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen with the Fleet services workshop. We are looking for two apprentice HGV mechanics with one bias towards horticulture/plant to join our team in their busy workshop at Cargo Fleet Lane Middlesbrough keeping their Fleet of vehicles/plant on the road.
- Annual wage
- £12,313.60 a year
- Training course
- Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 7.00 am - 3.00pm, Friday, 7.00am - 2.30pm and Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, Friday, 9.00am - 4.30pm
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 2 December
- Duration
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3 Years
- Positions available
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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
- Keeping the workshop clean and tidy
- Using the tools and equipment used in vehicle maintenance and repair
- Learning safe working procedures in the workshop
- Assisting other technicians with their work whilst receiving on-the-job training
- Learning how to service a vehicle and safely remove and replace the engine, chassis, electrical and transmission component
- Learning simple and complex fault diagnosis and repairs on the engine, chassis, transmission, and electrical systems
Where you’ll work
Middlesbrough Resolution House
Cargo Fleet Lane
Middlesbrough
TS3 8AL
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
HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Your training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard
- You will be released for training one day a week
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths & English (grade 4/C or equivalent)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
It is essential that you can work within the strict health & safety guidelines to ensure safe working.
About this company
Middlesbrough Council is a large local authority providing a wide range of services for residents across Middlesbrough.
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Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- For the right candidate, a permanent position may be available
- There is also the possibility of progressing to a more senior role within the service
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Middlesbrough Council
Carole Thorpe
carole_thorpe@middlesbrough.gov.uk
01642811400
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280687.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Wednesday 23 October at 11:59pm)
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