Apprentice HGV Motor Mechanic

Shadowing a qualified garage mechanic. Ensure all equipment is working correct and efficiently meeting health, safety and maintenance requirements. 
Carry out the work safely and efficiently meeting the needs of the Follow all SOP's. Carry out service and repair work on HGV and trailers in a timely manner adhering to industry standard.  Carry out inspections and complete paperwork. Carry out pre-MOT work to VOSA standards. Liaise with garage stock controller to order parts and complete traceability.  Carry out work under defects from site and prioritise to ensure continuous production. Observe highway code and drive company vehicle with maximum due care and protection. Attend work at other sites, ensure all equipment is organised before setting off. Attend vehicle breakdowns and ensure safety at the roadside. Liaise with fleet manager to ensure vehicle down time is kept to a minimum. Liaise with transport to ensure vehicles and trailers are inspected in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule and that equipment requiring attention due to a defect are dealt with promptly promoting a nil defect policy. Comply with the site health & safety requirements carrying g out risk assessments and assisting with the writing of SOP’s communicating with the Health & Safety manager. Ensure all repairs are carried out in a timely manner to ensure all road worthy. Carry out correct completion of garage paperwork and filled in correctly. Attend all training courses requested by the company to meet the business and the individual objectives.

Training:

Training will be at North Lindsey College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer; delivered via day release.

You will undertake the Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship standard.

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/heavy-vehicle-service-and-maintenance-technician-v1-2

Training Outcome:

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

Employer Description:

JG Pears is one of the UK's leading processors of animal by-products and food waste.  Pioneering environmentally-aware practices since we started out in 1972, we play a vital role in the agricultural and food industries.

Collecting from across the UK, we take material that would otherwise require incineration or go into landfill and turn it into sustainable high-quality products.

Our processing plants are modern, hygienic, and use cutting-edge techniques to ensure that all material is processed via a bio-secure environment into finished products that are fully utilised around the world.

Across the Group, we operate under a net zero carbon footprint.

Working Hours :
Initially Monday- Friday 8a.m. – 4p.m. but the qualified role is alternate 6a.m. – 2p.m. / 2p.m. – 10p.m.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness