Volvo Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Apprenticeship

  • Company Name: Crossroads Truck & Bus Ltd (Stallingborough)
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Sector: Automotive
  • Application Deadline Date: 22/10/2021
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Location: Grimsby, DN41 8DL
  • Salary: £180.00 per week
  • Ref: VAC-07486
  • Start Date: 01/11/2021
  • Working Week: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

Brief Description

Remit Group are recruiting on behalf of Crossroads Truck & Bus who are looking for a new Heavy vehicle apprentice to join thei

Vacancy Detail

As part of the Volvo Manufacturer apprenticeship programme, you will receive training in the workplace from highly skilled Volvo Technicians and attend block release at the Remit Automotive Academy in Derby, over a period of 3 years and will achieve an IMI level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician qualification.

You will be taught how to repair, service and MOT cutting edge technology trucks, buses, luxury coaches and hybrids.

As an apprentice, you will observe, learn and gain an understanding of a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff.
You will be able to:
? Demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team.
? Learn and understand the importance of Health and safety within the workplace
? Learn the fundamental technologies ? Heavy Vehicle chassis design, engine, fuels, transmissions, hydraulic and air braking, etc.
? Develop the skills to construct or modify apparatus and instruments from verbal instructions and drawings.
? Learn how to maintain workshop equipment and to keep it in good repair.
? To represent Crossroads Truck & Bus and Volvo UK respectively in a professional and courteous manner always when dealing with customers and the general public
? Liaise with parts department to attain parts

A certain amount of administration is also required to maintain the vehicles repair and service records as well as Crossroads Truck & Bus' records

Qualifications Required

? If you have achieved a level 3 in heavy vehicle maintenance or a similar field, you may not be eligible for the apprenticeship
? Minimum of GCSE (or equivalent) grades of 9* - 4 (A - C) in English and Maths

Personal Qualities

Applicants for this position must have a keen interest in the motor industry.

Skills Required

Due to modern vehicle technology, we require an individual with good numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills

Future Prospects

Crossroads Truck and Bus are currently recruiting for high quality Apprentices to train as a Volvo Technician through the award-winning Volvo Technician Apprenticeship Programme which is considered one of the best in the industry

Other Information

Closing Dates: Please submit your application along with your CV as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications

Travel: Please check you are able to travel to Crossroads Truck & Bus, Stallingborough branch easily each day.

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