Apprentice Bus and Coach Technician

The successful applicant will be working on a range of busses and coaches while learning their trade to a nationally recognised standard.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and hardworking person to work in the automotive industry. 

Due to the UK skills shortage within the automotive sector, you will be the next generation of body shop technicians with the ability to adapt and change. This is great role for someone who is willing to jump start their career!

Task to be carried out:

Understand the fundamentals of existing and emerging mechanical vehicle design and systems Carry out routine mechanical servicing, planned preventative maintenance and “health checks” Carry out routine servicing Inspect, diagnose and repair braking systems Use diagnostic equipment and software to diagnose and rectify located faults on mechanical components

Training:

S&B Automotive Academy is a specialist apprenticeship training provider located in Bedminster, Bristol. The apprenticeship training is delivered via weekly block releases at S&B throughout a year, learning will also take place in the workplace and a S&B Development Coach and Workplace Mentor are allocated to support and monitor your progress to help you reach your goals and manage your workload. Your employer will pay you when you are attending weekly training blocks at S&B.

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), If your grades are below this, we will discuss your options for taking functional skills in maths and/or English. As well as this, predicated grades are accepted, and work experience or knowledge is beneficial but not essential.

As a result, you will receive the following:

Level 3 Bus and Coach Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 Functional Skills in maths & English (if required)

Training Outcome:

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 up even more career opportunities.

Employer Description:
The North East-based travel operator now owns Procters Coaches in North Yorkshire, Compass Royston Travel, serving Stockton, Middlesbrough and Teesside, Esk Valley Coaches operating in North and East Riding of Yorkshire and Fourway Coaches, which operates across West Yorkshire Procters Coaches was established on April 1st, 1990 in Bedale North Yorkshire and is a family owned business that has grown to be one of the largest coach companies in North Yorkshire. Procters Coaches is a family owned business that has grown to be one of the largest coach companies in North Yorkshire. Kevin Procter previously, worked for his fathers company Procters Taxis in Bedale he started at the young age of 17 as a driver, but had an urge to drive buses. Kevin’s Dad, John retired and offered the business to Kevin, but he was still keen to drive buses and so the taxi company was sold to Kevin’s Uncle who still runs it today. Kevin took the opportunity then with a helping hand from his father and set up Procters Coaches and started with one mini bus and one large coach and so the story began! Procters Coaches is a real family company and many members of the Procter’s family are involved in the business. East Yorkshire became part the Go-Ahead family in the summer of 2018. The company operates regular bus services, in addition to open top and seasonal services along the North Yorkshire Coast.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:30 Half hour lunch break

Skills:
Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Initiative