IVECO Heavy vehicle technician apprenticeships
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Company Name: Guest Truck & Van (Leicester)
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Sector: Automotive
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Application Deadline Date: 29/10/2021
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Positions Available: 1
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Location: Leicester, LE19 4SA
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Ref: VAC-07883
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Start Date: 01/11/2021
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Working Week: mon to fri
Brief Description
Remit are recruiting on behalf of Guest Truck & Van who have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to kick start their career and join their skilled team as a Heavy Vehicle Technician. If you are interested, apply now!
Vacancy Detail
A Heavy Vehicle Service Technician will inspect, maintain, and repair large vehicles weighing 3.5 tonnes and over.
The Heavy Vehicle Technicians jobs fall into three main categories:
? Servicing ? carrying out checks
? Maintenance ? replacing / repairing engine parts
? Diagnostics ? using the latest diagnostic equipment
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.
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
You will need to be comfortable with a wide range of vehicles such as trucks, buses, agricultural machinery and plant equipment. Being a Heavy Vehicle technician requires a reasonable level of physical strength and stamina
Skills Required
Commitment and enthusiasm are a must and a passion for motor vehicles and physical work would be an advantage.
Future Prospects
the company would aim to offer full-time employment to the successful candidate on completion of the Apprenticeship Scheme.
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