Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician

You will have the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge whilst carrying out maintenance and repairs on heavy vehicles in your workplace, this will include mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical vehicle systems. 

Some of the tasks you will be working on include:

Servicing vehicles – carrying out checks and general maintenance according to the manufacturers’ guidelines. Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components. Maintaining repair and service records

Training:

Training is delivered in the workplace and via seven weekly college blocks per year at S&B Automotive Academy, you will be required to travel to the college and stay in hotel accommodation whilst on blocks. All costs for training are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.

As a result, you will receive the following qualification:

Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard
Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths & English (if not already exempt)

Training Outcome:

As a company we are committed to providing development and training opportunities to our employees. An apprenticeship is the grounding for your future development and there are lots of opportunities to develop your career. At the successful completion of training the intention is for the apprentice to be offered full-time employment as a skilled heavy vehicle technician.

Employer Description:
Willmotts Transport is one of the leading independent warehousing and distribution companies in the South West, based just outside of Shepton Mallet, near Bath. England. We provide logistics solutions for a wide range of companies and products, including many retail and food and drinks industries, all backed up by over a century of experience.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 40 hours per week on alternate weekly shift pattern 06:00 -14:30/13:30-22:00

Skills:
Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Initiative