Apprentice HGV Technician

Job Purpose:

To support the Workshop Team Leader in all aspects of the workshop service delivery, including safeguarding the financial success of the service through routine monitoring of all Workshop service activity To safeguard the Health, Safety and Welfare success of the service through the provision of a rigorous Health & Safety culture, ensured by proactive monitoring, excellent record keeping and instilling a Lessons Learnt culture throughout the team To provide support to the Workshop Team Leader in providing the effective and efficient management of vehicle maintenance to the Council’s fleet (in accordance with ‘O’ licence or MOT requirements where appropriate) To be fully converse on the requirements of the Operator’s License in respect of record keeping To ensure the workshop delivers to the required standards of performance including customer service and efficiency To support the Workshop Team Leader in all aspects of innovation ensuring the Lewes Waste Service is in time with technological and digital evolution within the wider industry To proactively manage and resolve workshop issues, identifying and implementing services improvements To act as an ambassador for the council working with customers, business and other organisations

Training:

The delivery of this course takes place over 3-years and is conducted through 1-week block release every other month from start to finish. A course plan is issued on enrolment covering the whole apprenticeship duration so that dates are issued well ahead to ensure best planning for the employer and apprentice allowing maximum attendance on all dates given.

The apprentice will gain valuable workplace experience through the completion of this qualification and will achieve the Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician through City and Guilds allowing for eligibility to apply to the relevant body as a qualified Engineering Technician. For further development there is opportunity in the future to then progress to a Master Technician once skills from the Level 3 have been thoroughly put into practice.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. There is the possibility of a permanent position.

Employer Description:
Lewes District Council is a local authority in East Sussex.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 08.00 - 16.30, lunch break at 13.00 - 13.30.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Positive Attitude,Motivated,Reliable