Volvo Trucks Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship
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Company Name: Crossroads Truck & Bus Ltd (Hull)
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Sector: Automotive
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Application Deadline Date: 03/04/2023
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Positions Available: 1
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Location: Hull, HU9 5NP
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Salary: £211.20 per week
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Ref: VAC-12435
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Start Date: 04/09/2023
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Working Week: 40 hours, 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
Brief Description
This apprenticeship is the level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician standard programme with Crossroads Truck & Bus in Hull, HU9 5NP. As an apprentice, you will learn how to maintain and repair large Volvo vehicles to the manufacturers and DSVA standard.
Vacancy Detail
Do you want a job with prospects, training, opportunity, and competitive pay that reflect the effort that you put in? Then there is only one choice - Crossroads Truck & Bus.
We are looking for enthusiastic, driven, motivated individuals with a “can do” attitude and a strong desire to succeed. Your commitment is essential as this is not a short-term Programme, it is a long-term career, and therefore you must have an interest in the automotive industry.
Crossroads are recruiting now for a summer start. Don't delay, apply today!
There is a lot involved in keeping HGVs on the road, so you will gain a full understanding of the importance of 6-week checks, Operators (O) licence’s and legal obligations and as a Technician apprentice, you will receive training to the manufacturer and DVSAs standard
A Heavy Vehicle Service Technician will inspect, maintain, and repair large vehicles weighing 3.5 tonnes and over such as HGV's and buses.
• Servicing – carrying out checks
• Maintenance – replacing / repairing engine parts
• Diagnostics – using the latest diagnostic equipment
You will spend most of your time working within the depot gaining hands-on experience and on the job training under the supervision of a trained mentor.
During your residential training at the Volvo Truck & Bus Training Academy (Remit – Derby), you will cover topics such as engines, transmissions and learn about the latest electronic diagnostic techniques covering all vehicle systems.
Wages: the starting wage will increase in April in line with the Government increase.
Qualifications Required
No previous automotive qualifications are required however you must (or predicated) have GCSE 9-4 (A*- C) or functional skills Level 2 in English and Maths.
Predicted grades are acceptable, although apprenticeship offers will be dependent on final exam results.
Personal Qualities
• Punctuality and good time keeping
• Workplace maturity and professionalism
• Proactive attitude
• Can work to a high standard
Skills Required
You will need to be comfortable with a wide range of vehicles such as trucks and, buses. Being a Heavy Vehicle technician requires a reasonable level of physical strength and stamina.
Future Prospects
On successfully completing the Volvo Apprentice Programme, you will have gained national qualifications recognised throughout the automotive industry. You will have further opportunities to progress within Crossroads, through our bespoke personal development programme.
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