Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician

You will have the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge whilst carrying out maintenance and repairs on heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes in your workplace, this will include mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical vehicle systems. 

You will be immersed in the fast paced and thriving world of the automotive industry. The tasks you will face will be ever changing, with new technologies and diagnostic techniques constantly being introduced.

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:

The apprenticeship training is delivered via weekly block releases at S&B throughout a year, learning will also take place in the workplace and a S&B Development Coach and Workplace Mentor are allocated to support and monitor your progress to help you reach your goals and manage your workload. Your employer will pay you when you are attending weekly training blocks at S&B.

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:
HGV workshop services to the commercial truck and bus sector. Conveniently located close to the A303. All HGV facilities and work undertaken or arranged workshop and mobile. Safety inspection PMI, servicing, MOT, roller brake testing and pressure washing. Specialists in truck & trailer EBS /ABS / emission and chassis sub systems, proudly supporting all SW main dealer and independent workshops. Air-brake main Service Partners for Wabco, Knorr-Bremse, Haldex & IMS Ltd. Fleet maintenance. Technical consultants. Approved, audited workshop serving the UK's major fleet leasing companies. Local employer. Cars & vans not supported.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8am - till 5pm Optional Saturday over time at time and a half. Lunch break 1-hour unpaid. Two 15-minute paid breaks

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative