Scania Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship

For more than 125 years Scania has been at the forefront of the automotive industry and today is one of the world’s most recognised and respected commercial vehicle brands, Keltruck Ltd is the largest independent Scania dealer in Europe with 18 depots across the Midlands and South Wales. 
Working for Keltruck is not just about the job. Keltruck go the extra mile to provide an excellent employment package for every member of staff. Some of the benefits include; 
 
• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays (increases with service) 
• Pension scheme 
• Life insurance 
• Help@hand access for health and wellbeing support (access to a doctor (can be an online video call) and personal medical help) 
• Access to YourFix, Keltruck’s rewards, benefits and communication platform which includes high street savings and various employee support tools from Keltruck 
• Length of service awards starting at year 1 and then every 5 years (increases to holiday entitlement, pension, salary, high value watch of your choice and factory tour to Sweden) 
• Scania toolbox and tool kit for all Technical Apprentices for free 
• Access to Costco membership 
• Free warm drinks 
• Free parking  
• Free uniform  
• Refer a friend scheme of up to £2,500 per person 
• Continued learning once in a qualified role 
 
Whilst at college, Keltruck provide your travel, food and accommodation costs as part of the apprenticeship.  
As part of the Scania Apprenticeship Programme, you will have the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge whilst carrying out maintenance and repairs on Scania heavy vehicles in your workplace, this will include mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical vehicle systems. You will also receive excellent training at Scania’s state-of-the-art training academy to further develop your new skills and knowledge to the next level. 
 
Roles and Responsibilities – You will: 
 
• Work alongside a qualified Technician to learn how to carry out repairs according to Scania procedures in a safe and responsible manner 
• Be trained on how to service, maintain and repair Scania vehicles which have the latest technology 
• Learn the fundamentals of heavy vehicle technologies – heavy vehicle chassis, engine, fuels, transmissions, hydraulic and air braking, electrical systems, and testing 
• Be taught how to setup accessories and specific equipment on the vehicles 
• Ensure appropriate work logs are kept for all vehicles, and all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner 
• Keep high levels of morale and focus to ensure the highest possible levels of productive efficiency, quality of workmanship, and production finish in order to sustain growth in customer confidence in the service provided 
• Represent Keltruck in a professional and courteous manner when dealing with customers and the general public 
• Communicate effectively with other departments in the business 
• Adhere to Keltruck’s Core Values of Caring, Integrity, Professional and Dependable 
 
If this sounds like the role for you, apply now! 

Training:

Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release to Remit’s Automotive Academy in Derby. There are a total of 16 x 1 week blocks over the 32 month programme. The costs of hotel accommodation, food and travel are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.

You will also receive 1-2-1 support from your Development Coach to help you achieve:
• IMI Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3

Training Outcome:

Keltruck invest considerably in staff development and training and you can expect to receive comprehensive training to provide opportunities for career progression.

Employer Description:
Established in 1983, Keltruck Ltd is the largest independent Scania dealer in Europe with 18 depots across the Midlands and South Wales. The company, founded by Chris Kelly, is today managed by an experienced team of executive directors with several decades worth of experience within the road transport industry and the Scania U.K. network between them.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 (Shifts may vary)

Skills:
Attention to detail,Enthusiasm to learn,Mechanically minded