Apprentice Mechanic

Borders Buses Ltd; Berwick-upon-Tweed; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional bus company in Berwick-upon-Tweed is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for a Bus and Coach Mechanic. This position involves learning about vehicle maintenance and repair, with formal training provided. Candidates aged 16-19 with sufficient educational qualifications are encouraged to apply. The role offers a competitive salary, 30 days holiday, and free travel on company services.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Free travel on services

Ongoing training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Aged between 16-19.
• Committed to learning in both on-site and off-site training.

Responsibilities

• Learn service, maintenance, and repair of vehicles.
• Assist in removal and replacement of major components.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivated to learn

Education

3 National 4’s or above

Job description

Are you ready to leave school or already left school and looking for an apprenticeship to give you a trade for life? We have an exciting opportunity for and Apprentice Bus and Coach Mechanic to join us at our Berwick depot.

The successful candidate will be based within the mechanical workshop and will be involved in learning about the service, maintenance and repair of vehicles including removal and replacement of major components such as engines and gearboxes.

Formal apprenticeship training will be conducted at the GTG training centre in either Glasgow or Wolverhampton, depending on where they stay, where the apprentice will complete course modules under the guidance of a dedicated team of professionals, with practical and on the job training conducted at our depot in Berwick. In return for commitment to learning when attending training off-site the Company take care of travelling expenses, accommodation costs and meals.

In order to qualify for funding, the candidate should:

• Be aged between 16-19
• Have 3 National 4’s or above (English, Maths and either a science or technical subject)
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be motivated and dedicated to learn

This role offers a competitive rate of pay for the right individual, 30 days holiday, potential for a life long career, free travel on our services, ongoing training and mentoring and much more.