IVECO Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship -

  • Company Name: Sherwood Truck & Van (Winsford)
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Sector: Automotive
  • Application Deadline Date: 20/05/2024
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Location: Winsford, CW7 3QP
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Ref: VAC-15248
  • Start Date: 27/05/2024
  • Working Week: 40 hrs. Monday to Friday

Brief Description

Remit are recruiting on behalf of Sherwood 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

As Sherwood Truck & Van's training provider, Remit are recruiting for an apprentice Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician for their Normanton depot.

Have you always had an interest in engineering? Do you love finding out how things work and how to repair them? This apprenticeship might be exactly what you’re looking for.
Whether it’s been a lifelong dream or a more recent ambition, why not apply?

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) license, 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 replacing anything damaged or faulty
With the increase in technology involved with vehicles today, you will also receive extensive training in how to use IVECO's diagnostic equipment to solve faults in the Engine Control Unit (ECU)

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.

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




Qualifications Required

Ideally, a minimum of GCSE Grade 3/4 or equivalent in English Language or Maths.

Personal Qualities

• Willingness to learn new skills and knowledge
• Ability to work within a team
• A keen interest and passion for heavy vehicle technology

Skills Required

Commitment and enthusiasm are a must and a passion for motor vehicles and physical work would be an advantage.

Future Prospects

TThe company would aim to offer full-time employment to the successful candidate on completion of the Apprenticeship Scheme.

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.

Ready to start your adventure?