Apprentice Vehicle Technician (HGV)

Severn Trent; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in Leicester is seeking a motivated individual for their Apprentice Vehicle Technician Programme. This role offers practical experience alongside a formal qualification, grooming you for a career in vehicle management. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a can-do attitude, and a curiosity for vehicles. The position improves your skills in a dynamic, supportive environment, helping you to engage with a diverse community. The role includes exposure to Heavy Goods Vehicles and various training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Retail offers

Family-friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license.
• Ability to work all weather conditions.
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic mechanical and electrical procedures.
• Contribute to the maintenance of a safe workshop.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults.
• Carry out repairs on vehicles up to 44 tonnes.

Skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment

Curiosity for vehicles

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn! Our Apprentice Vehicle Technician Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business. You'll be supported every step of the way. Your role will be to gain practical experience in a few teams developing your knowledge and understanding of Severn Trent and the processes. Balkan. All of this will allow you to further develop your skills so you can communicate data effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders. At Severn Trent we provide the perfect mix between hands‑on experience and a formal qualification, enabling our apprentices to make a real lasting difference to our customers and communities, not just for now, but far into the future. arquitect. We welcome all apprentices from diverse backgrounds, as we know diverse minds bring new ideas and a different way of thinking. We are looking for someone who wants to build their career with us and grasp new opportunities, and in return we will support you with varied experiences, training and development to provide a grounding for your future career.

Program Structure

HOW WILL THE PROGRAMME WORK? You will be based at Leicester Water Centre in Leicester, the heart of our patch. The programme requires you to be based in a workshop each day whilst working on Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV), gaining your exposure to manufacture specific vehicles. You will study towards becoming a vehicle technician role, where you will be able to put your skills to action. In this exciting programme, you will have the chance to discuss your development and career ambitions in your 1 bounds meetings with business leads, mentors, a study buddy, the cohort leader, and the New Talent Team.

Responsibilities

• How to carry out the basic tasks with tools and equipment common to all procedures involving basic mechanical and electrical procedures related to HV
• How to contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop and adhere to the company and legislative processes
• Use a range of diagnostic and electrical measuring equipment to identify faults and underlying causes on HV's.
• How to follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem‑solving techniques to establish faults
• How to carry out detailed repairs on vehicles up to 44 tonnes
• Triaging vehicles and rectify on the spot defects – for all vehicles including tankers
• Learn how to use industry standard and in‑house software

Qualifications

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• A ‘can‑do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in Öff have accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work
• A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast‑paced working environment
• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head‑first into problem solving
• No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to respond
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams, as well as being approachable and communicating with customers
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
• Ability to travel freely across our patch to visit different sites and travel to meetings and training days
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment
• Ability to work շահ all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• A curiosity for vehicles and how they work

Entry Criteria

Entry Criteria: If you don’t already have GCSEs in English and maths, you will need to take functional skills as part of the apprenticeship, which is an alternative to GCSEs and achieve a Level 2. This must be achieved prior to completion of your apprenticeship.

Driving Requirements

• You must have a full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle upon starting this apprenticeship

Right Jepang to Work

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Severn Trent does not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home reakc criteria; the successful candidate must therefore demonstrate right to work without Severn Trent sponsorship.

Our Culture and Diversity

At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more – more care for the environment value sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. We’re on a mission to deliver bigger and better things and we need passionate apprentices to help us achieve our goals. Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We’re proud to be in the top 5 % of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and are ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly 10 000 dedicated colleagues, we are looking for more brilliant people who are eager to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future. We are committed to fostering a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that reflects the communities and customers we serve. Our working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity – help us progress towards our diversity goals.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, which is subject to eligibility)
• Leading pensionોત scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15 % when you contribute 7.5 %)
• ShareSave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Retail offers
• Family‑friendly policies
• cód two paid volunteering days per year

As if that isn’t enough, you’ll receive an annual salary increase while you are on programme and you’ll also get an increase when you move into your first job.