HGV Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship

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 & 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:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve a Level 3 HGV Technician Standard, Functional Skills if required. Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by Walsall College. You will be assigned a training coordinator.

Training requirements will be discussed at the point of employment to suit both your own and business needs. Most training and studying will be site-based, and you will attend one training day per week at Walsall College. You should be comfortable with planning your workload as you progress through the apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

For the right applicant, there will be full-time employment at the end of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Welcome to K Transport Services (Midlands) Ltd K Transport Services (Midlands) Ltd is a family owned company with over 35 years experience, offering a complete service in transport, warehousing and specialist distribution. We currently operate a fleet of over 80 vehicles and more than 150 trailers from both of our company owned sites in the West Midlands and from various customers premises. Our goal has always been to offer our customers a first class service at a competitive price and over the years we have achieved this by investing in staff training and operating the best trucks and trailers for the job. Traditionally we have transported goods for the steel, engineering and construction industries but we are now branching out in to utility services, recycling and the chemical industries. The company policy of continual improvements in staff development, customer service and re-investment in our business puts K Transport Services in a good position in the market place and we are poised for future growth. Our transport services for companies in the West Midlands include Haulage, Freight Forwarding, Hiab Crane Mounted Vehicles and Contract Distribution

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00. Half hour unpaid lunch break.

Skills:
Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Initiative,Physical fitness