Apprentice Mechanic (Heavy) - Salisbury

Your Role Will Include:

Servicing Heavy Vehicles: Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and servicing of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in line with manufacturer and industry standards.

MOT Preparation & Assistance: Support experienced technicians in preparing heavy vehicles for MOT tests and assist during inspections to ensure compliance with DVSA requirements.

Fault Diagnosis & Repair: Identify mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults using diagnostic tools and techniques. Repair or replace defective components to restore vehicles to safe and roadworthy condition.

Accurate Record Keeping: Maintain detailed service and repair documentation for each vehicle, ensuring records are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Workshop Safety & Tidiness: Keep the workshop and your designated work area clean, organized, and safe at all times, following health and safety regulations.

Customer Focus: Always consider the operational impact on customers and fleets when working on vehicles, and demonstrate a strong commitment to professional service and care.

Apprenticeship Engagement: Actively participate in all required training sessions and coursework. Work closely with the training provider and your mentor to meet all academic and practical requirements of the Level 3 apprenticeship.

Training:

Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.

It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.

This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.

This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 36 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (Heavy) - Level 3 apprenticeship. 

Training Outcome:

Possibility of a full-time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
RD Avery was established 40 years ago by Ray & Sue Avery. Originally a Partnership, the company became Limited in 2013 and has continued as a privately owned family business since 1983. We have developed steadily to a position where we now employ a highly skilled and dedicated team covering both Car & Commercial Workshops with a focused Management Team and an enviable business reputation of excellence.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday (between 08:30-16:30)

Skills:
Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Attention to detail