Apprentice Mechanical - Electrical Bus Technician

Arriva Group; Harlow; On-site; GBP 11,020 - 16,531; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

Job summary

Arriva Group in the United Kingdom invites applicants to join a four-year Bus and Coach Technician Level 3 apprenticeship with a Mech/Elec specialism. The program combines five-day blocks of training at a partner workshop in Wolverhampton with on-the-job experience, building skills to inspect, diagnose and repair vehicles.

Starting pay starts at £8.00 per hour for under 18, rising to £10.85 and £12.71 for older apprentices, with pay increasing in line with national minimum wage and progression.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grace C/Level 3 as a minimum.

Skills

Problem solving

Hands-on

Curiosity

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grace C/Level 3)

Job description

About The Apprenticeship

This 4-year programme is working towards a Bus and Coach Technician Level 3 qualification with a specialism in Mech/Elec (mechanical / electrical). The course runs with 5-day training blocks every 6-weeks which take place at our partner’s state-of-the-art workshop in Wolverhampton. The course will give you skills and experience to give you the required level of competence to become a skilled Bus Engineer, including:

• How to inspect, diagnose and record defects to the applicable standard
• Diagnostic principles based on logical, analytical interpretation leading to solving problems
• Emerging bus and coach technologies and the impact they will have on the knowledge and skills technicians will require in the future
• Current Health and Safety requirements and workshop practices
• How to carry out high quality road worthiness inspections specific to their trade
• How the business works from an operational perspective and where their role fits within the business and how they contribute to the success of the organisation
• Customer expectations delivering a safe, clean, reliable service
• The requirements of attending and assessing roadside incidents

About You

This is a programme designed for people at every stage in life. It could be your first venture into work after finishing school, or the exciting career move you’ve been looking for. Whatever your motivation, we’re looking for those with an inquisitive mindset who love solving problems and don’t mind getting their hands dirty. You will need to have GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grace C / Level 3 as a minimum.

As an apprentice with us the starting salary will is £8.00 per hour in your first year if you are under 18, 10.85 if you are 18 to 20 or £12.71 if you are 21 and over rising in line with national minimum wage and progression.

Together, we strive to make travelling by bus the best choice for everyone. With our doors open to all, you’ll have the chance to build a fulfilling career with us, one where you can explore your passions, aspirations and realise your full potential. As you progress, you\'ll have the opportunity to earn a competitive salary, and we\'ll be there to support you every step of the way.

Join us and be at the forefront of revolutionising bus travel. You\'ll be a vital part of something big – by connecting communities, promoting sustainable travel, and contributing to a better tomorrow. You\'ll also gain invaluable skills and knowledge that will stay with you for a lifetime.