Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician

DENNIS EAGLE LIMITED; Stretford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Dennis Eagle Limited in the United Kingdom is offering a Heavy Vehicle Apprentice position. You will work with experienced technicians to service, inspect and repair heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, gaining practical skills across mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems.

The apprenticeship lasts 3 years with a Monday-to-Friday pattern, under the S & B Automotive Academy Limited training provider, leading to the Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3

Qualifications

• GCSE English grade 4 (or equivalent).
• GCSE Maths grade 4 (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Service and repair heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes following manufacturer guidelines.
• Carry out checks, diagnostics and general maintenance.
• Maintain service records and documentation.

Skills

Organisation

Problem solving

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSE English 4

GCSE Maths 4

Job description

Introduction

Have you always had a passion for anything automotive? We are offering a fantastic opportunity for someone who has an interest for improving a range of vehicles as you will be working to bring them back to life! As a Heavy Vehicle Apprentice, you will be working alongside experienced team members to service, inspect and repair vehicles.

About the Employer

At Dennis Eagle, we combine over a century of trusted expertise and experience with a focus on innovation, reliability and sustainability to deliver industry-leading waste management solutions.

• Leading UK manufacturer, producing high-quality and safety-first refuse collection vehicles worldwide
• Putting customers at the heart of everything we do since 1895, with a passionate commitment to best-in‑class support
• Developing cutting‑edge, environmentally conscious refuse collection solutions to meet the evolving needs of our clients
• Our pioneering range of products is built to create cleaner, more efficient, and safer environments in the communities you serve, now and in the future.

What You'll Do

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:

• Servicing vehicles – carrying out checks and general maintenance according to the manufacturers’ guidelines.
• Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components.
• Maintaining repair and service records

Training Outcome

We are committed to providing you with all the support and training you need to gain your Apprenticeship Qualification and to develop your career further with us. As a company we love to help our employees by encouraging them, this could open up even more career opportunities.

Skills Required

• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Mon-Fri

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Training Provider: S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED