Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technician Apprenticeship

  • Company Name: TruckEast Scania - Northampton
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Sector: Automotive
  • Application Deadline Date: 12/02/2021
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Location: Northampton, NN4 7BQ
  • Salary: £190.00 per week
  • Ref: VAC-05412
  • Start Date: 08/02/2021
  • Working Week: 8am - 4.30pm (Monday to Friday) Shifts may vary depending on business

Brief Description

TruckEast have a vacancy for an Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician to join their highly skilled team at Northampton branch. This position will enable you to learn the excelled skills and knowledge to become a qualified Scania Heavy Vehicle technician.

Vacancy Detail

Working for TruckEast is not just about the job. TruckEast goes the extra mile to provide an excelled employment package for every member of staff. This can include; Incentive Schemes, Pension, Scania Rewards and an Employee Assistance Programme including receiving a state of the art toolbox at the start of your Apprenticeship worth over ?2000.
As part of the Scania Apprenticeship Programme, 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 state-of-the-art 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 always when dealing with customers and the general public
? Liaise with parts department to attain parts

INDAUTO

Qualifications Required

Minimum requirements are a 3/D grade or equivalent in 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.
? Willingness to learn new skills and knowledge
? Ability to work within a team
? Detail orientated

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
? Good verbal and written communication skills
? Ability to work well within a team

Future Prospects

At TruckEast, they invest considerably in staff development and training and you can expect to receive comprehensive training to provide opportunities for career progression.
With over 50% of TruckEast?s current management team beginning their career as an apprentice, TruckEast apprenticeship programme is great place to start your career.

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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