Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3
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Company Name: Swift Plant LTD
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Sector: Automotive
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Application Deadline Date: 04/07/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Location: Ibstock, LE67 6HP
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Ref: VAC-16728
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Start Date: 12/08/2025
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Working Week: Mon-Fri 7:30am to 4pm
Brief Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join Swift Plant Ltd as an Apprentice Plant Fitter. Swift are construction plant hire specialists who have been operating since 2009, providing equipment to Davidsons Developments Ltd and many other clients within the construction industry. You will be responsible for assisting our skilled Plant Fitters In the ser
Vacancy Detail
Full description of roles and responsibilities:
• Service, repair and maintain a varied assortment of vehicles and machinery from JCB tele handlers to small vans.
• Required to work on small plant like hydraulic beakers, Stihl saws and jet washers.
• Fabrication and welding work using welding, grinding and heating equipment.
• Supporting diagnosis and repair of mechanical faults
• Using hand and power tools safely
• Helping to disassemble and reassemble machinery components
• Maintain the working area clean, tidy and safe to work in for yourself and others.
• Assisting in filling out maintence records and service logs
Working week – 40 hours per week
Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4pm inclsuvie fo a hoalf hour unoaid rest break each day
Benefits
23 days annual leave + bank holidays
On site gym
Free annual occupational health checks
Free Specsavers vouchers
Qualifications Required
GCSE grade C/4 and above.
Personal Qualities
Attention to detail
• Ensuring repairs and maintenance are completed to safety and quality standards
Willingness to learn
• Open to ongoiong training and coaching from members of the business
• Ability to follow instructions and absorb technical information
Communication skills
• Able to report faults and work effectively as part of a team
• Writing basic service reports and understanding job sheets
Time management
• Punctuality and ability to manage taks efficiently under supervision.
Skills Required
Mechanical Aptitude
• Basic understanding of how engines, hydraulics and mechanical systems work
• Interest in fixing and maintaining HGV’s and Plant Machinery
• Understanding of mechanical drawings and manuals
• Familiarity with tools and workshop equipment (wrenches, drills, grinders etc)
Problem solving skills
• Ability to diagnose ualts and think logically to find effective solutions
Manual dexterity
• Good hand eye coordination for handling tools and small parts
Health and safety awareness
• Understanding the importance of safe working practices in workshops and construction sites
Future Prospects
If time at Swift has been successful, after the course they will be offered a permanent plant fitter position within the business. Potentially starting as Junior after the course and then scope for promotions after more experience has been gained.