Apprentice HGV Mechanic / MOT Tester

As an Apprentice HGV Mechanic/MOT Tester, you will:

Gain practical experience repairing, servicing and maintaining heavy goods vehicles. This is undertaken via a work placement at a 3rd party workshop. Please note: some workshops might be an hour away from the advertised location Spend time away from home; this involves attending college overnight for 8 blocks per year, to work towards a qualification in heavy goods vehicle repair and maintenance. This is a mandatory part of the role Typically, spend one to two days a week shadowing a Vehicle Standards Assessor mentor at 3rd party testing facilities. Here you will learn the various processes and routines used in vehicle testing This will be your full time role on completion of the apprenticeship

Training:
At the end of this apprenticeship, you will hold a Level 3 qualification in Heavy Goods and Vehicle Maintenance as well as being fully trained to carry out MOTs on buses and HGVs Functional Skills will be included (if required) College training will be on a block release basis with our training provider You will spend time working in one of our partner workshops learning and doing your apprenticeship tasks. You will also spend on average one to two days a week learning how to conduct MOTs within DVSA

Training Outcome:
At the end of the apprenticeship, we will seek to offer a permanent role as a Vehicle Standards Assessor You will be qualified to apply for promotion to Team Leader, Specialist Vehicle Approver or Vehicle Examiner You will be able to apply for roles across DVSA and the Civil Service We will fully support you with further training or apprenticeship to help you in progressing your career with us

Employer Description:
We are the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, and we are 1 of the 5 executive agencies that make up the Department for Transport. We employ about 4,600 people across Great Britain to help us achieve our mission of keeping Britain moving, safely and sustainably. Our work affects millions of people and thousands of businesses. Most importantly, our work saves lives. We make sure colleagues have the skills to meet the needs of Britain’s road users.

Working Hours :
You will be flexibly working on an annualised hours basis. The actual hours worked will depend on the shifts available in your partner workshop and within DVSA but will usually be between 6am- 10pm, Monday to Friday and will be agreed with you.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Analytical skills,Physical fitness,Interest in Mechanics,Full Driving Licence