Apprentice Motor Vehicle Technician

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

Vehicle inspections ahead of council testing requirements Supporting the weekly vehicle checks and identifying any urgent issues to be fixed Working with our crew members to understand issues and provide replacement vehicles if needed, including supporting breakdowns while on shift Fault finding and diagnosing of fixes on a range of issues and equipment Servicing and replacement of key consumables on the vehicle Ordering parts from our suppliers, balancing cost and quality of components used Supporting the vehicle conversion program to develop new Ambulances onto the fleet

Training:
The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Motor Vehicle service and Maintenance Technician Level 3  The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course This is a Day Release programme which means you will attend Newark College, term time only This will fall within your contracted working hours

Training Outcome:
We are looking for a long-term hire, so a permanent position will be offered on successful completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
We are a family-run organisation and one of the oldest private ambulance providers in Nottinghamshire, having been around for more than 40 years. We transport children and young adults with special needs across Nottinghamshire and those with mobility issues all across the UK. We maintain a fleet of more than 50 ambulances, including electric ambulances. 97% of our staff either strongly enjoy or enjoy their work (which is some of the highest scores in the industry). We are proud to be a disability confident and age diverse employer.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 7.00am - 4.00pm or 8.00am - 5.00pm. No evenings, no weekends.

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