Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (36360)
The successful applicant will be expected to learn about the following:
• Keeping the workshop clean & tidy
• How to use tools & equipment used in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
• Safe working procedures in the workshop
• Assisting other vehicle and ground side equipment technicians with their work whilst receiving on the job training
• How to service and inspect a vehicle
• How to safely remove and replace Engine, Chassis, Electrical and Transmission components
• How to carry out Simple and Complex Fault Diagnosis and Repairs on Engine, Chassis, Transmission and Electrical systems
How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.
What will happen next:
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be
How you could get there:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.
Training Outcome:
Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship
Employer Description:
We are a family run company based in Wigan.
The company was established in 1999 by Darren & Anne Cain, shortly followed by son Darren and daughter Leanne, and eventually passing down to the future generation.
Darren has many years in the transport industry starting off as a crane driver. He then purchased his first Container with £250.00. Darren and Anne continued to buy and sell containers, with Darren buying and Anne doing them up to sell.
Darren then Purchased his first wagon to transport the containers and after 12 months purchased a second wagon. We then took over the transport for Speedy Space in the North West region. We have then continued to grow the business over the years to where it is today.
Over the years the company has developed through reputation and word of mouth. The company is now very proudly run by the family along with a strong team of over 35 employees from HGV drivers, slingers, maintenance team and office staff.
All our vehicles are maintained in-house by our own maintenance team.
Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8am- 6pm with option for earlier start and finish times. Alternate Saturdays 8am to 1pm with pay at time and a half.
Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Reliable,Knowledge of HGV maintenance,Knowledge of light vehicles,Garage experience,Enthusiastic,Proactive,Interest in automotive trade,Professional,Able to follow instructions