Apprentice HGV Mechanic

TN United Kingdom; Corpach; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an Apprentice HGV Mechanic in Corpach, Fort William. This three-year program offers hands-on training at a purpose-built workshop and the chance to earn an SVQ Level 3 Apprenticeship in Heavy Goods Maintenance. You'll gain practical skills while working alongside qualified HGV Mechanics, ensuring a solid foundation for your career. With a focus on teamwork, safety, and technical expertise, this role is perfect for those eager to learn and grow in the automotive field. Join a supportive environment that values hard work and dedication, and step into a rewarding future as a qualified HGV Mechanic.

Qualifications

• Commitment and enthusiasm are essential for this role.
• Entry requirements include Nat 4 or 5 in Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to housekeeping and reduce risks to health & safety.
• Diagnose and rectify faults in commercial vehicles.

Skills

Teamwork

Health & Safety Awareness

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Education

Nat 4 or 5 in Maths

Nat 4 or 5 in English

Science or Technical Subject

Tools

Motor Vehicle Tools

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 hardworking, 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 of Nat 4 or 5 in Maths and English, plus a science or technical subject. If you don’t hold 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, applying your new skills and knowledge to our HGV units, trailers, and plant & machinery. There will also be regular assessments with a GTG assessor through practical observations in the workplace, online tests, and submission of 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 at [email protected], or press the below button to apply.

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