Scania Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship
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Company Name: Keltruck Scania - Cheltenham
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Sector: Automotive
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Application Deadline Date: 10/10/2022
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Positions Available: 1
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Location: Cheltenham, GL51 0TT
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Salary: £236.40 per week
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Ref: VAC-11261
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Start Date: 24/10/2022
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Working Week: 40 hours, 8am - 4.30pm Monday to Fridays (Shifts may vary)
Brief Description
Are you passionate about a long-term career within the automotive industry? Keltruck Scania in Cheltenham, GL51 0TT are on the search for enthusiastic individuals to join their expert team as Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprentice!
Vacancy Detail
Are you hands-on and mechanically minded? Do you want to join one of the World’s leading manufacturers? Working for Keltruck is not just a job, it's a career!
Keltruck is the largest privately-owned Scania dealer. They believe in developing and nurturing the next generation of Automotive Technicians through the award-winning Scania Apprenticeship programme.
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
The starting wage is £5.91 per hour for the first 12 months and is reviewed every year of the apprenticeship.
Qualifications Required
Minimum entry requirements are a GCSE grade 3/D or equivalent Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Maths.
Predicted grades will be considered
Personal Qualities
• You will need to have a high level of attention to detail
• 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 Keltruck, they invest considerably in staff development and training and you can expect to receive comprehensive training to provide opportunities for career progression not only in the UK but throughout their Global organisation.
Following the completion of your Scania Apprenticeship Programme, you will have the opportunity to advance your knowledge and skills by taking Scania’s Master Technician product training courses.
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
Recruitment Process: If you are among the shortlisted candidates, you will be invited to attend an online presentation to discuss the opportunity in greater detail. Following that, you will be required to complete online English and Maths assessments before your application is submitted to the employer