Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprentice

PSS WORKSHOPS LTD

Cheshire, CH65 3BS

Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 26 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 October 2024


Summary

PSS Workshops Ltd. based in Ellesmere Port are looking to recruit a Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprentice to compliment their experienced team, providing help with day-to-day workshop activity / tasks, supporting a busy team and developing your knowledge and skills in the sector.

Annual wage
£16,640 a year

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Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday-Friday 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm alternate weeks.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 December

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

Daily duties may include but are not limited to:

  • Learning the fundamentals of HV technologies - HV chassis, engine, fuels, transmissions, hydraulic & air braking, electrical systems, and testing
  • Learning how to service, maintain and repair a range of different heavy commercial vehicles
  • An interest in mechanical issues
  • Ability to use hand tools * Ability to learn how to work on a computer to diagnose faults
  • Willingness' to understand customers' needs
  • Ability to work in a team

Where you’ll work

7 Rossfield Road

Ellesmere Port

Cheshire

CH65 3BS

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

TOTAL PEOPLE 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

    * Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 * Functional Skills in English and maths (if not already achieved) * Preparation and support to sit End Point Assessment Block release training at our Wythenshawe Campus - M22 9UH

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths (grade 4)
    • English (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

    • Analytical skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Communication skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Initiative
    • IT skills
    • Logical
    • Number skills
    • Organisation skills
    • Patience
    • Physical fitness
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working

    Other requirements

    * This is a 3-year apprenticeship that is very physical. * How do you plan to get to work each day to ensure you arrive on time?

    About this company

    PSS Workshops Ltd. based in Ellesmere Port are looking to recruit a Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprentice to compliment their experienced team, providing help with day-to-day workshop activity / tasks, supporting a busy team and developing your knowledge and skills in the sector.

    After this apprenticeship

    Upon completion of the apprenticeship, there will be the opportunity to secure permanent employment.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284733.

    Apply now

    Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 26 November at 11:59pm)

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