Scania Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship

Your future starts here!

Do you have a passion for HGV’s? Do you enjoy practical and mechanical challenges? Are you looking for a career with an industry leading brand? If so, you are in the right place. TruckEast offer a heavy vehicle apprenticeship that sets you up with a career for life.

TruckEast is an established Scania dealer and one of the UK’s largest independently-owned commercial vehicle workshop operators. Representing the Scania brand enables them to provide premium quality new and used vehicles for customers across their region. More than that, the Scania badge over their workshops sets the standard for the highest quality products and performance in both sales and aftersales. Operating from 13 dealer points, right across the eastern counties of England, TruckEast provide service and specialist aftersales support for all-makes of HGV, passenger vehicles, vans and all types of agricultural and industrial vehicles.

Their Apprentice employee benefits include:

30 days holiday each year, rising to 34 with length of service Fully-funded training programme Tablet provided to support training Toolbox provided for use throughout the apprenticeship Non-contributory savings scheme for each apprentice, which is paid out to each graduate after 10 years’ service Private medical insurance Enhanced employer pension contributions Opportunity to complete Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Team days out

Why choose a Scania apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship scheme is one of the best ways to have first class on-the-job training and earn a regular wage. Our award-winning programmes will give you the chance to join a world-renowned company and gain a nationally recognised qualification.

As part of the Scania Apprenticeship Programme, you will have the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge whilst carrying out maintenance and repairs on Scania heavy vehicles in your workplace, this will include mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical vehicle systems. You will also receive excellent training at Scania’s state-of-the-art learning academy to further develop your new skills and knowledge to the next level. Through a combination of practical and theoretical learning; our three-year apprenticeship programme is designed to make the most out of your potential.

Roles and Responsibilities include:

Learning the fundamentals of Heavy Vehicle technologies including chassis, engines, fuels, transmissions, hydraulic and air braking systems and electrics to name a few You will be trained on how to service, maintain and repair Scania vehicles Set up accessories and specific equipment on the vehicles Ensuring appropriate work logs are kept for all vehicles, and all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner Representing TruckEast in a professional and courteous manner at all times when dealing with customers and the general public Liaising with the service and parts departments to ensure every customer experiences a smooth, efficient, premium journey with us

TruckEast is a dynamic and exciting work environment. If you are highly-motivated and enjoy responsibility, we want to hear from you!

Training:
During your heavy vehicle apprenticeship programme, you will be required to attend Scania’s state-of-the-art training academy, the biggest automotive training facility in the UK You will visit the training academy for 16 separate weeks (Mon – Fri) over the duration of the 32 month programme. All travel expenses to and from the academy, together with the costs of the hotel accommodation, are paid for by the employer

As Scania’s dedicated training partner, Remit will deliver comprehensive training to all apprentices periodically throughout the programme. During these training sessions, your Development Coach will review your progress, set SMART targets, and identify any additional support that you may require

As a result, you will achieve:

IMI Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician IRTEC Accreditation

Training Outcome:
TruckEast invests considerably in staff development and training and you can expect to receive comprehensive training to provide opportunities for career progression not only in the UK but throughout their global organisation

Great benefits package including:

• 30 days holiday per year including bank holidays
• Optional private healthcare
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Tablet provided to support learning
• Opportunity to complete Duke of Edinburgh Gold award
• Fully funded training course
• Internationally recognised qualification
• Team building events
• Mentor and manager support throughout

Employer Description:
TruckEast is an established Scania dealer, and one of the UK’s largest independently owned commercial vehicle workshop operators. Representing the Scania brand enables them to provide premium quality new and used vehicles for customers across the eastern counties. With 13 dealer points, across Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex, they can provide specialist aftersales support. This means convenient, local access to a one-stop-shop for commercial vehicle servicing, repairs and maintenance

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Enthusiasm to learn,Mechanically minded