ARRIVA Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship
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Company Name: Arriva (Redcar)
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Sector: Automotive
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Application Deadline Date: 17/07/2023
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Positions Available: 1
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Location: Redcar, TS10 5JY
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Salary: £300.00 per week
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Ref: VAC-13704
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Start Date: 04/09/2023
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Working Week: 40 hours, 8am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Brief Description
Arriva wants to identify individuals that are ambitious, demonstrate a willingness to learn, who are excited by the prospect of working in the automotive/engineering interest -no matter what stage you are at in your career for their Redcar Depot in Stockton.
Vacancy Detail
This is an IMI Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician. This is a programme designed for people at every stage in life. It could be your first venture into work after finishing school, or the exciting career move you've been looking for. Whatever your motivation, we're looking for those with an inquisitive mindset who love solving problems and don't mind getting their hands dirty.
Working within the depot alongside a great team of Electricians, Technicians and Engineering Managers, your responsibilities will include:
• Working alongside a highly skilled qualified technician
• Using diagnostic, mechanical, and electrical measuring equipment to investigate vehicle faults and identifying their underlying causes
• Understanding the fundamentals of existing and emerging mechanical and electrical design and systems.
• Carrying out routine safety inspections and routine mechanical and electrical servicing.
• Inspecting and preparing Arriva’s fleet of buses ready for mechanical work
• Removing, repairing, or replacing components to the correct specification
• Contributing to a safe and efficient workshop environment, by adhering to the Arriva’s Health and Safety processes and following standardised workshop practices.
£7.50 per hour in your first year, raising in your second year in line with National Minimum wage
Qualifications Required
To join us as an apprentice you will need to have or expect to achieve GCSEs at Grade C (or above) or Grade 4 (or above) in both English and Maths as well as pass a pre-employment medical.
Personal Qualities
• Good attention to detail
• Punctuality and reliability
• A passion and interest for the automotive and engineering industry.
Skills Required
Arriva want to continuously invest in their colleagues and on successful completion of the Apprenticeship, Arriva would intend on offering you a full-time position.
Your career development does not stop there. Arriva want to continue your development and can offer opportunities for further qualifications or career progression.
Future Prospects
This is a 3 -year program working towards an IMI Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician.
Benefits
• Competitive rate of pay
• Store and shopping discounts on the Arriva Village
• Free travel on our bus networks
• Full uniform
• Visits to manufacturers
• Team building events
• Opportunity to attend annual Apprentice Awards event
• Comprehensive toolkit provided
• Access to Arriva's Employee Assistance Programme to support your health & wellbeing
• For the second year of the apprenticeship, your salary will increase in line with National Minimum wage for your age range.
Other Information
If you have any questions or would like to request more information APPLY TODAY – We can’t wait to hear from you!
Interview Dates- 22nd & 23rd June
AM/PM Sessions