Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician

You will have the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge whilst carrying out maintenance and repairs on heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes in your workplace, this will include mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical vehicle systems.

You will be immersed in the fast paced and thriving world of the automotive industry. The tasks you will face will be ever changing, with new technologies and diagnostic techniques constantly being introduced.

Some of the tasks you will be working on include:

• Completion of signed service and inspection records


• Completion of defect reports and associated paperwork to comply with legal requirements


• Prepare vehicles and trailers for annual MOT testing (to a standard to ensure 1st time pass)


• Perform ad-hoc vehicle repairs, investigating and rectifying vehicle defects


• Ensuring the correct and effective safe use of all tools, plant and ancillary equipment


• Maintaining good housekeeping standards carrying out any other duty deemed reasonable by Management


The training you will be getting

S&B Automotive Academy is a specialist apprenticeship training provider located in Bedminster, Bristol. The apprentice will work in WW Truck and Bus technical workshop to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours in relation to Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance apprenticeship standard.

The apprentice will be required to commute to S&B's Academy to attend 7 weekly training blocks a year throughout the duration of the apprenticeship.

Apprentices are assigned a workplace mentor and a college development coach who will offer support, advice, and guidance by monitoring progress using S&B's tailored electronic logbook which both employer and the apprentice can access anytime.

Apprentices take a Gateway Assessment at the end of every year to progress onto the next phase of training until the completion of the End Point Assessment.

To be considered for this apprenticeship you must have GCSEs, Functional Skills or Key Skills at grade C/4 or above in English and maths (or equivalent), predicated grades are accepted, but applicants will need to complete an initial assessment. Relevant work experience or knowledge is beneficial but not essential.

As a result, you will receive the following qualification:

• Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard qualification


• Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths & English (if not already exempt), Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience, GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Desired

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired

Truck & Bus Wales & West are the Volvo Truck and Bus franchised dealer group in the South West and South Wales, operating nine workshops throughout the region with our head office in Avonmouth.
• Free Uniform and PPE Free onsite parking Employee Assistance Programme Provides you with confidential support, information and advice to help you with your wellbeing Tuition assistance for external training Great career opportunities
  
  You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:


• training


• qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field


• industry or sector experience