Heavy Vehicle technician apprenticeship

  • Company Name: A C Car & Commercial Service
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Sector: Automotive
  • Application Deadline Date: 25/09/2020
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Location: Bedford, MK42 0JL
  • Salary:
  • Ref: VAC-05202
  • Start Date: 28/09/2020
  • Working Week: 8:30am-5:30pm Mon-Fri

Brief Description

Remit are recruiting on behalf of A C Car & Commercial Service who are currently on the search for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join their Transport Workshop Team as a Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship.

Vacancy Detail

..Your key roles and responsibilities as a Heavy Vehicle Apprentice at Pykett Bros will be the following:

? Service, Maintain and Repair a range of Class 4, 5 and 7 vehicles.
? 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 industry 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 Southern Cranes and Access.
? To represent Southern Cranes and Access in a professional manner when dealing with internal and external customers.

As an Heavy Vehicle Apprentice, you will gain an understanding and knowledge of the following:

? The fundamentals of Heavy Vehicle technologies including; Heavy Vehicle chassis design, engine, fuels, transmissions, electrical (12/24v), air-conditioning, hydraulic and air braking, air suspension systems etc.
? How to service, inspect and maintain vehicles and trailers to the expected standards and the importance of safety inspection and maintenance schedules to meet Operator?s (O) licence and legal obligations.
? The types and associated characteristics of Heavy Vehicles and their configurations and applications.
? Diagnosing principles and logical problem solving techniques related to Heavy Vehicles

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Qualifications Required

Due to the location of the position, it is essential that you have a full UK driving licence or you live within an easy commutable distance to the location of the depot.
Ideally, a minimum of GCSE Grade 3 or equivalent in English Language or Maths.

Personal Qualities

We want to identify those people that are ambitious and demonstrate a willingness to learn, who are excited by the prospect of working in the automotive industry and want to become experts in their technical field.

Key personal skills to demonstrate include:

? A willingness to learn
? Mechanical interest
? Personal responsibility and resilience
? Problem solving

Skills Required

..? To be thorough and pay attention to detail
? The ability to use your initiative
? Analytical thinking skill
? Persistence and determination
? The ability to work well with others
? To be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Future Prospects

On successful completion of your Level 3 apprenticeship along with functional skills in Maths and English (where required) you will be a fully qualified Light Vehicle Technician with the skills to continue your career in the industry.

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