Apprentice Mechanic

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

Job summary

A regional bus company based in Berwick-upon-Tweed is offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Bus and Coach Mechanic. Candidates will participate in vehicle service, maintenance, and repair while undergoing formal apprenticeship training. Ideal candidates should be aged 16-19, have 3 National 4’s, and demonstrate good communication skills. This role provides a competitive salary, ongoing training, and benefits like free travel and 30 days holiday.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Competitive rate of pay

Free travel on services

Ongoing training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Candidate should be aged between 16-19.
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivation and dedication to learn is essential.

Responsibilities

• Involved in learning about the service, maintenance, and repair of vehicles.
• Removal and replacement of major components such as engines and gearboxes.
• Complete formal apprenticeship training at the GTG training centre.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Motivated and dedicated to learn

Education

3 National 4’s or above (English, Maths and either a science or technical subject)

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.