Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship
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Company Name: Cheshire West Recycling
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Sector: Automotive
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Application Deadline Date: 12/08/2024
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Positions Available: 1
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Location: Ellesmere Port, CH65 4EG
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Salary: £14,560.00 per year
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Ref: VAC-15610
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Start Date: 19/08/2024
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Working Week: Mon - Fri
Brief Description
This apprenticeship is the Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician standard programme with Chesire West Recycling in Winsford, CW7 3PD. The right candidate will work alongside Chesire West Recycling qualified Technicians to receive extensive training in maintaining HGVs.
Vacancy Detail
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?
what will it take to become A HGV Technician with Chesire West Recycling:
•Ability to attend a residential block release - 1 week every 2 months, 16 blocks over a 32-month program.
•Under Supervision - To undertake Major & Minor repairs to HGV, Trailers & other vehicles within the company fleet.
•Under Supervision – Performing planned maintenance, safety inspections & general preventative repairs.
•Under Supervision – Ability to identify and diagnose faults to vehicles & plant.
•Under Supervision – Undertake repairs & maintenance to alternative developing fuel type vehicles including Electric, Hydrogen, HVO.
•Under Supervision – Ensure the working environment is kept clean & tidy.
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.
Qualifications Required
• No previous automotive qualifications are required
• GCSE 9 - 4 (A* - C) or Function Skills Level 2 in Maths and Enlglish
• Predicted GCSE grades are acceptable - please note the apprenticeship offer is subject to final GCSE results
Personal Qualities
• An interest in the motor industry and motor mechanics
• Interested in a hands-on role
• Proactive attitude and enthusiasm for learning new skills
• Punctual with good timekeeping
• Motivation to succeed and work to a high standard
Skills Required
• A logical approach to problem solving
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work methodically and follow instructions
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team
Future Prospects
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve an automotive industry recognised qualification. After this we will continue to invest in your future, by providing training and development opportunities so you can excel in your role and further your skills and experience as a fully qualified Technician.
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 enough applications.
Start dates can be tailored to suit school leavers.