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Heavy Mechanic Modern Apprentice

Scottish Apprenticeships

Grangemouth

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GBP 16,000 - 20,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector offers an apprenticeship for Heavy Mechanics in Grangemouth. This is an excellent opportunity to earn while you learn, gain qualifications, and work full-time in a garage environment. The programme provides practical training and assessments with dedicated mentors, ensuring you build comprehensive skills for a successful career in the industry.

Qualifications

Must have or expect to gain National 4 in English, Maths, and a Science or Technical Subject.
Full UK Driving Licence preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

Learn all aspects of vehicle repair and maintenance.
Involved in vehicle servicing, MOT preparation, and fault diagnostics.
Participate in assessments and training blocks.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Proactive approach

Ability to prioritise

Good initiative

Education

National 4 or above in English

National 4 or above in Maths

National 4 or above in a Science or Technical Subject

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Job Overview

Job purpose

Earn while you learn
Gain an SCQF automotive qualification
Work full time in a garage workshop
Job based in Grangemouth
Immediate start

GTG Training are recruiting for an Apprentice Heavy Mechanic on behalf of an independent garage. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are ready to advance their career within the automotive industry.

The Modern Apprenticeship Programmes allow apprentices to work full time and earn while they learn putting theory into practice within a training environment.

As well as attending the training centre for week block release of training, regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.

What Might a Typical Day in this Job look like?

You will be based within the garage workshop and will be involved in learning all aspects of vehicle repair and maintenance, including vehicle servicing, MOT preparation, removal, replacement and overhaul of major components and electrical fault diagnostics.

Examples Of The Units Covered Are

Materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices used in the automotive environment
Inspection of heavy vehicles
Diagnosing and rectifying chassis units including pneumatic braking systems and components
Diagnosing and rectifying vehicle engine and component faults, vehicle transmission and component faults and vehicle electrical system faults
Isolating and re-energising high voltage systems on an electric vehicle
Ensuring your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
Contributing to workplace good housekeeping

Regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace with dedicated mentors from GTG and the apprentice’s workplace, which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.

You will train through GTG to SCQF Level 7 in Heavy Goods and Public Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

You must have or expect to gain National 4 or above in English, Maths, and either a Science or Technical Subject.

What personal qualities are required?

We are looking for candidates who want to kickstart their career in the automotive industry and who are keen to learn.

You must be dedicated and have a proactive approach to your work and learning.

You are able to prioritise and work to timelines.

A willingness to work in a practical environment using your own initiative.

A Full UK Driving Licence Preferred But Not Essential.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore adverts may close early due to high volume.

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