Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician

A Heavy Vehicle Service Technician will inspect, maintain, and repair large vehicles weighing 3.5 tonnes and over.

The Heavy Vehicle Technicians jobs fall into three main categories:

Servicing - carrying out checks

Maintenance - replacing/repairing engine parts

Diagnostics - using the latest diagnostic equipment

As an apprentice, you will observe, learn and gain an understanding of a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff.

You will be able to:

·       Demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team

·       Learn and understand the importance of Health and safety within the workplace

·       Learn the fundamental technologies - Heavy Vehicle chassis design, engine, fuels, transmissions, hydraulic and air braking, etc.

·       Develop the skills to construct or modify apparatus and instruments from verbal instructions and drawings

·       Learn how to maintain workshop equipment and to keep it in good repair

Training:

You will undertake the Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship standard.    

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/heavy-vehicle-service-and-maintenance-technician-v1-2  

You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed  

All education on site, no day release. 6 hours per week recommended.

Training Outcome:

There will be a permanent position availbile for the right candidate. This will be decided upon completion of training.

Employer Description:
West Midlands Fire Service is the second largest fire and rescue service in England, serving an area of 902km square and a population of over 2.9 million people. We serve one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the country, spread across seven local authorities, which are Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton. Our region contains some of the most deprived communities anywhere in the country, where socio-economic and health factors mean the risk of fire and other emergencies is particularly high. At the same time our major urban centres and industrial areas contain some of the highest risk infrastructure in the UK.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm. Total hours per week: 40 To be discussed once offer has been made.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Patience,Physical fitness