Apprentice HGV Mechanic

Ferguson Transport And Shipping; Corpach; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Apprentice HGV Mechanic to join their service team in Corpach. The role involves a three-year program with weekly training blocks, leading to an SVQ Level 3 Apprenticeship. The candidate will gain hands-on experience and skills in heavy goods maintenance, supported by qualified mechanics.

Qualifications

• Must be committed, enthusiastic, and able to work as part of a team.
• Entry requirements include Nat 4 or 5 qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Attend GTG Training’s motor vehicle workshop in Glasgow.
• Complete units such as diagnosing vehicle faults and using tools in motor vehicle engineering.

Skills

Teamwork

Enthusiasm

Commitment

Education

Nat 4 or 5 in Maths and English

Science or technical subject

Job description

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We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice HGV Mechanic to join our service and maintenance team in Corpach, Fort William.

During the three year programme, you will attend GTG Training’s purpose-built motor vehicle workshop in Glasgow on weekly block release every 2 months in addition to working full time at our workshop facilities. You will be working towards gaining an SVQ Level 3 Apprenticeship in Heavy Goods Maintenance.

You must be committed, enthusiastic and hard working, as well as have the ability to work as part of a team. Entry requirements for the training course with GTG are ideally a minimum Nat 4 or 5 in Maths and English, plus a science or technical subject. If you don’t hols these qualifications, consideration will still be given.

During the apprenticeship there will be a number of units completed, such as:

• Contributing to housekeeping
• Reducing risks to health & safety
• Maintaining working relationships
• Using tools and equipment in motor vehicle engineering
• Facilitating individuals’ learning and development
• Inspecting commercial vehicles
• Diagnosing and rectifying commercial vehicle engine and component faults
• Diagnosing and rectifying motor vehicle electrical unit and component faults

Throughout the training, you will be supported internally by our qualified HGV Mechanics, putting your new skills and knowledge to good use on our HGV units, trailers and plant & machinery. In addition to this there will be regular assessments with a GTG assessor through practical observations in the workplace along with online tests and a requirement to submit job card evidence.

Following the formal apprenticeship training, full time employment will continue as a qualified HGV Mechanic.

For more information, contact our recruitment team on [emailprotected] , or press the below button to apply.

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