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:

Completion of signed service and inspection records Completion of defect reports and associated paperwork to comply with legal requirements Prepare vehicles and trailers for annual MOT testing (to a standard to ensure 1st time pass) Perform ad-hoc vehicle repairs, investigating and rectifying vehicle defects Ensuring the correct and effective safe use of all tools, plant and ancillary equipment Maintaining good housekeeping standards carrying out any other duty deemed reasonable by Management

Training:
S&B Automotive Academy is a specialist automotive apprenticeship training provider based in Bedminster, Bristol. Apprentices will gain practical experience working within a FedEx technical workshop, developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Standard Throughout the apprenticeship, apprentices attend seven one-week training blocks each year at S&B Automotive Academy Each apprentice is supported by a workplace mentor and an S&B Development Coach, who monitor progress using an electronic logbook accessible to both the apprentice and employer Apprentices complete a Gateway Assessment at the end of each year before progressing to the final End-Point Assessment For apprentices travelling nationally, S&B Automotive Academy is ideally located, a short walk from Bristol Temple Meads railway station and just off the M32. Hotel accommodation is arranged close to the academy, with apprentices staying in a standard double room for single occupancy Travel, accommodation, breakfast and a two-course evening meal are covered by the employer while attending training blocks

Training Outcome:
FedEx 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 even more career opportunities

Employer Description:

FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all. FedEx Express is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 (with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break)

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