Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship

  • Company Name: Scania (GB) Ltd - Heathrow
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Sector: Automotive
  • Application Deadline Date: 04/11/2019
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Location: Staines, TW19 7LY
  • Salary:
  • Ref: VAC-04083
  • Start Date: 08/11/2019
  • Working Week: 7am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday (Hours may vary depending on business needs)

Brief Description

We are recruiting on behalf of one of the country?s leading suppliers of heavy commercial vehicles. Scania GB have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice HGV Repair Technician to join their team!

Vacancy Detail

Based at SCANIA GB, you will have the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge whilst carrying out maintenance and repairs on Scania heavy vehicles in your workplace, this will include mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical vehicle systems. You will also receive excellent training at Scania?s bespoke training centre to further develop your new skills and knowledge to the next level.
Roles and Responsibilities include:
? Learning the fundamentals of Heavy Vehicle technologies ? Heavy Vehicle chassis, engine, fuels, transmissions, hydraulic and air braking, electrical systems and testing.
? You will be trained on how to: Service, Maintain and Repair Scania trucks which have the latest New G-Series and XT Range cutting-edge technology.
? Set up accessories and specific equipment on the vehicles
? Ensure appropriate work logs are kept for all vehicles, all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner
? Working alongside a qualified Technician/Mentor learning how to carry out repairs according to Scania procedures in a safe and responsible manner
? To attain high levels of morale and focus to ensure the highest possible levels of productive efficiency, quality of workmanship and production finish in order to sustain growth in customer confidence in the service provided by the Dealer point
? To represent the Scania GB in a professional and courteous manner at all times when dealing with customers and the general public
? Liaise with parts department to attain parts
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Qualifications Required

Minimum requirements are a Grade '4' or equivalent in GCSE English Language and Maths.

Personal Qualities

? You will need to have a high level of attention to detail with a clear positive attitude to work and the determination to succeed.

Skills Required

? A keen interest and passion for Heavy Vehicle technology
? Practically minded
? Logical approach to problem solving
? An enthusiasm to learn new practical and theoretical skills

Other Information

The competition for apprenticeship placements is strong so please ensure your application is tailored to the type of apprenticeship you are applying for, pay attention to presentation, spelling and grammar and include any relevant experience, hobbies/interests or qualifications.

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