Apprenticeship - Bus and Coach Technician (Mechelec)

The successful applicant will support the maintenance and servicing requirements of the East Yorkshire Motor Services Limited fleet of busses while learning and developing their trade to a nationally recognised qualification.

The apprentice will be enrolled onto the Bus & Coach Mechelec Engineering Technician Apprenticeship and will develop an understanding of the core fundamental understanding of mechanical elements to enable an apprentice to inspect and prepare a vehicle to DVSA standards to successfully achieve the requirements of the End Point Assessment.

The successful candidate can expect to carry out the following duties:

Core fundamental duties:

Foundation skills/materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices in the bus and coach environment  Engines and servicing  Electrical basic  Transmission systems  Electrical basic  Chassis systems i  Chassis systems ii  Core competencies (inspection & servicing)  Electrical intermediate

Mechelec Specific Duties:

Engine design and systems  Electrical intermediate  Transmission systems  Chassis systems  Core competencies mechelec - advanced engines  Core competencies mechelec - hybrid/canbus  Core competencies  Core competencies mechelec - diagnostic methods and faults  Core competencies mechelec - srs systems 
Core competencies  Phases 1, 2 & 3 recall  Epa preparation 

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and hardworking person to kickstart their career in the Automotive Industry. 

Training:
Training is delivered in the workplace and via eight weekly college training blocks per year at S&B's specialist Automotive Academy in Bristol The apprentice will be assigned a workplace mentor and a college mentor who will offer support, advice, and guidance by monitoring progress via a purposely bespoke and developed electronic logbook that all parties can access any time Apprentices take a Gateway Assessment at the end of every year to progress until the completion of the End Point Assessment The apprentice will be required to travel to S&B's Academy and stay in hotel accommodation. All costs for travel and accommodation including breakfast and a two-course evening meal are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.

As a result, you will receive the following qualification:

Level 3 Bus and Coach Engineering Technician (Mechelec) Apprenticeship Standard qualification 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 Go-Ahead Group is proud to announce the acquisition of four regional coach companies, marking a significant expansion in the North and West Yorkshire, and the North East The acquisition includes Procters Coaches in North Yorkshire, Compass Royston serving Stockton, Middlesbrough & Teesside, Esk Valley operating in North and East Riding of Yorkshire, and Fourway Coaches in West Yorkshire. With 200 new employees, including skilled drivers, and a fleet of 140 vehicles across five depots, this acquisition significantly strengthens Go-Ahead's foothold in the region and continues to build key relationships with local authorities and commercial partners. The increased capacity will facilitate improved connectivity for customers, linking them to essential destinations such as schools, colleges, and workplaces.

Working Hours :
Monday - Tuesday, 05:30 - 14:30 (lunch 30mins) Wednesday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30 (lunch 30mins)

Skills:
Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Initiative