Mobile Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprentice

The role provides hands-on training across a range of HGVs. Applicants must be able to start work at 5:00am each day from our Dartford location, hold a driving licence (van will be supplied).

Duties to include but not limited to;

Assist experienced Mobile Engineers with vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs Support the diagnosis and rectification of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults Assist with vehicle inspections and defect repairs Learn to use diagnostic equipment and specialist workshop tools Complete job cards and maintenance records accurately Follow all company health and safety procedures and safe systems of work Maintain tools, equipment and mobile service vehicles to a high standard Develop the skills and knowledge required to become a fully qualified Mobile HGV Engineer Attend college/training as required and successfully complete all elements of the apprenticeship programme

Training:

The apprenticeship programme usually consists of the following elements:

Knowledge element:

This is the technical certificate and covers the theory side of your work which is delivered when you attend college, so that you can put these newly acquired skills into practice at work

Competence element:

This is the practical side of the programme and is assessed directly within the workplace by a Harlow College Assessor to ensure that you are developing your skills within the workplace and putting all that you learn at college into practice

Functional skills:

This area covers English, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) if not already at Grade 4 GCSE standard

Transferable skills:

These are the skills that help you develop your Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) and your rights as an employee within the workplace (ERR) The duration of the course is 36 months You will attend college for 1 day a week, and you will be in the workplace for the remaining 4 days

How and when will I study?

IMI NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 2 Functional Skills - English (if required) and Level 2 IT (if required) ERR (Employment Rights and Responsibilities) PLTS (Personal Learning and Thinking Skills)

Training Outcome:
Fiveways are always seeking to develop our staff and there will be regular training provided both internal and external Further, we would foresee that on successful completion of the apprenticeship, a permanent position would be offered

Employer Description:
Fiveways is an established family run business specialising in the hire of and rental of commercial vehicles in the waste industry in London, Essex, Kent and across the UK. Our vehicle maintenance facility includes an MOT test lane for LGV vehicle and a separate MOT test lane for vehicles up to 7.5t. We have over 400 vehicles available on our fleet ranging from 32t waste collection vehicles, mechanical sweepers, 3.5t cage vehicles and other specialist vehicles.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 5.00am - 2.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Good hand skills,Flexible approach to learning,Good Time Keeping/Management,Self Motivated