Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician

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 and 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 Outcome:

Progression into full time employment upon successful completion of apprenticeship program

Employer Description:
MJB Truck Services Ltd is a family run business founded in 2014. Over the years we have expanded from a 1 bay workshop to the 5 bay workshop we have today, we have moved to bigger premises twice during this period to support the expansion which enables us to successfully provide the services to support our ever growing contracted customers.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm 30 minute unpaid lunch.

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