Volvo Trucks Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

MC Truck and Bus Ltd are part of the Volvo dealer network for Volvo trucks. Volvo trucks are world leaders in innovation and technical excellence and are one of the world’s leading truck manufacturers.

MC Truck and Bus are currently recruiting for high quality Apprentices to train as a Volvo Technician through the award-winning Volvo Technician Apprenticeship Programme which is considered one of the best in the industry.

There is a lot involved in keeping HGVs on the road, so you will gain a full understanding of the importance of 6-week checks, Operators (O) licence’s and legal obligations and as an HGV Technician apprentice, you will receive training to the manufacturer and DVSAs standard.

What you’ll be learning

The role of a HGV Technician is to carry out fault diagnosis, service and repairs to HGV’s and buses. During the course and amongst other duties you will learn how to carry out:

Servicing – carrying out inspections. Maintenance – general and preventative maintenance. Repairing – repairing/replacing parts. Diagnostics – diagnosing faults in the onboard systems.

Hours: 39 working hours per week. There may be slight variances per depot generally the alternating shift pattern. Earlies 6.00am - 2:15pm, lates 2.00pm - 10.00pm.

Salary: 1st year apprentice wage is £7.55 per hour (+ additional £1 per hour for shifts).

Training delivery

In this programme, all aspects of heavy vehicle technology are embedded in this dedicated programme and involves a mix of academic learning and on-the-job training. Practical learning in the workplace, shadowing your mentor and carrying out the work while being supervised. Online studies, completing workbooks and job cards, attending online sessions and virtual classes with your Development Coach, all done during your working day. Attending block release to the Volvo Training Academy in Derby, DE21 7BH every 2 months. All costs of your hotel food and accommodation plus all travel arrangements are covered by MC Truck & Bus.

What are the benefits?

Full-time employment from day one.
Competitive salary as you progress. 31 days holiday including bank holidays. Auto Enrolment Pension. Free Life Assurance. Tool Kit Provided. Residential training with expert support and guidance. Internationally recognised accreditation. Fully paid for training course, including all qualification fees and accommodation.

What you’ll achieve

On successfully completing the Volvo Apprentice Programme, you will gain national qualifications recognised throughout the automotive industry:

Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3

Training:

Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release to Remit’s Automotive Academy in Derby. There are a total of 18 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 Functional Skills Level 2 in English & Maths (if required)

Training Outcome:

MC Truck & Bus provide all their apprentices with the skills needed to become fully qualified and competent individuals with a secure vocation. A Volvo trained apprentice will become a top class asset to their business for years to come. Volvo will do everything they can to help you achieve your goals.

Employer Description:
With roots firmly planted in the commercial vehicles market, MC Truck & Bus have been providing transport solutions for over 30 years. With a demonstrable track record of consistently delivering new and preowned vehicle sales, contract hire, rental, fleet and asset management, maintenance and support services on a national level, MC Truck & Bus are proudly part of the Volvo Trucks dealer network. Founded in 1927, Volvo is one of the world's leading manufacturers of heavy commercial vehicles and diesel engines. Delivering cutting edge innovation and technical excellence while staying true to their core values of Saftey, Quality and Environmental impacts.

Working Hours :
Alternate shifts, Monday - Friday (earliers 6.00am - 2:15pm & lates 2.00pm - 10.00pm).

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