IVECO Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship

Company Name: Northern Commercials Plc (Tonbridge)
Type: Apprenticeship
Sector: Automotive
Application Deadline Date: 31/05/2024
Positions Available: 3

Location: Tonbridge, TN11 8NN
Salary: National Minimum Wage
Ref: VAC-14831
Start Date: 05/06/2024
Working Week: 40 hours per week, 8am - 4.30pm, Monday - Friday

Brief Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to train and become qualified as an HGV Technician, learning all aspects of repair and maintenance with Northern Commercials for their Hildenborough Depot -TN11 8NN

Vacancy Detail

As Northern Commercials training provider, Remit are recruiting for an apprentice Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician for their Hildenborough depot.

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.

The Heavy Vehicle Technicians' jobs fall into three main categories:

• Servicing – regular preventive checks in accordance with DVSA regulations
• Maintenance – replacing any parts showing signs of wear and tear, oil changes etc
• Repairs – repair or replace anything damaged or faulty

Your training won’t be restricted to just the mechanical side but will include the pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems and ‘all electric’ vehicles as well as hybrids.
With the increase in the technology involved with vehicles today, you will also receive extensive training in how to use IVECO diagnostic equipment to solve faults in the Engine Control Unit (ECU)

The types of vehicles you’ll be working on will range from tractor units and rigid trucks to specialist vehicles and trailers.

NMW - Year 1, NMW for the Age- Year 2 and 3

Qualifications Required

• No previous automotive qualifications are required
• You must have GCSE 9-4 (A* - C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths and we will support you to help develop your knowledge further.
• Predicated grades are acceptable

Personal Qualities

• Punctuality and good timekeeping
• 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, buses, agricultural machinery and plant equipment. Being a Heavy Vehicle technician requires a reasonable level of physical strength and stamina
• A logical approach to problem-solving
• An enthusiasm to learn new practical and theoretical skills
• Professional telephone manner

Future Prospects

As an apprentice, you will be a full-time employee from the very beginning and while training you’ll be earning your place as an integral part of the team.
Once you have achieved your qualification, you will have further opportunities to progress to Maintenance Technician, Master Technician or managerial roles like Shift Supervisor or Workshop Controller.

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