Heavy Vehicle Technician Maintenance Apprenticeship

Company Name: GH By Products (Derby) Ltd
Type: Apprenticeship
Sector: Automotive
Application Deadline Date: 01/08/2024
Positions Available: 1

Location: Lincoln, LN6 4RN
Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
Ref: VAC-15492
Start Date: 05/08/2024
Working Week: Monday to Friday 8:00 till 17:00

Brief Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to train and become qualified as an HGV Technician, learning all aspects of repair and maintenance with GH By Products (Derby) Ltd

Vacancy Detail

As GH By Products (Derby) Ltd training provider, Remit are recruiting for an apprentice Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician for their Lincoln 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 roadworthy, so you will gain a full understanding of the importance of 6-week checks.

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

• No previous automotive qualifications are required
• You must have GCSE 9-3 (A* - D) or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Maths and we will support you to help develop your knowledge further.
• Predicted 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

Recruitment Process: If you are among the shortlisted candidates, you will be contacted by phone 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