Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprentice

Inspiremyfuture; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprentice to develop skills in vehicle repairs and maintenance. The successful candidate will assist experienced employees and attend college courses as part of their apprenticeship. This full-time position offers a structured training path and opportunities for career progression within the company.

Benefits

Funded Training to develop your skills

Opportunity to work in a clean, health and safety conscious environment

Career progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Assist trained employees in vehicle repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain workshop quality standards in health and safety.
• Participate in an Apprenticeship Scheme.
• Work with increasing independence as the apprenticeship progresses.

Skills

Familiar with Google Workspace (GMail/GSheet)

Excellent communication skills

Independently motivated

High attention to detail

Education

4 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent qualifications)

Job description

HEAVY VEHICLE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE

Reporting To: Hub Workshop Manager

Liaising with:

• VMU Employees
• Transport Administrative Employees
• Transport Suppliers/Agencies
• Depots/Linehaul/Transport Personnel

Oldbury/Hinckley/Burbage/Smethwick, UK

Full-time

Department: Transport

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off

Working Pattern: Days & Nights

Purpose of Position

• To develop skills and knowledge in all aspects of commercial vehicle repairs and maintenance
• To attain qualifications in automotive engineering through a modern apprenticeship
• To be capable of continuing employment with DPD at the close of the apprenticeship program as a fully qualified and skilled HGV Mechanical Engineer.

Key Tasks/Areas of responsibility

• Housekeeping and preparation of workshop at start of shift
• Assisting trained employees in vehicle repairs and maintenance as appropriate
• Maintaining workshop quality standards in health and safety and procedures
• Covering the role of steam cleaner/valeter/store person for absence/holidays
• To undergo any other tasks as requested by the assigned Mechanical Engineer
• Adherence to the Health and Safety policy
• To participate in an Apprenticeship Scheme, attending on an appropriate college course relevant to the trade, as required and receiving ‘on the job’ training
• To ensure all college records, logbooks etc are kept up to date, in accordance with the apprenticeship requirements
• Work with increasing independence as the apprenticeship progresses
• Participate in all training initiatives specific to the duties required
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably requested by line management

Additional Information

What we’re looking for;

• Familiar with Google Workspace (GMail/GSheet)
• Independently motivated, with the ability to take on tasks and duties without immediate direction
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• High attention to detail to produce accurate and quality work
• Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

4 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent qualifications)

Special Conditions

Rates of Pay: for each year of apprenticeship based on a percentage of a skilled salary.

1st Year – TBC

2nd Year – TBC

• Study leave
• Opportunity to work in a clean, health and safety conscious environment
• Funded Training to develop your skills
• The opportunity to progress your career within the business

Key Measures of Performance

• Compliance to training and qualification schedule
• Productivity
• Attendance record
• Training reports
• Assigned mentor reports