Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship

Remit Training; Balderton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A training provider in Balderton is looking for a Vehicle Technician Apprentice to assist in servicing and repairing vehicles. The role offers workplace training at Remit’s Automotive Academy in Derby, covering all costs related to accommodation and travel. Successful candidates will develop skills essential for the IMI Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 qualification.

Benefits

Costs of accommodation covered

1-2-1 support from Development Coach

Qualifications

• Must assist in vehicle servicing and repairs.
• Ability to complete job cards and records properly.
• Willingness to attend training as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with servicing and repairing vehicles.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Support the Transport Support Officer in various tasks.

Skills

Assisting with servicing

Understanding of vehicle maintenance

Attention to detail

Job description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The purpose of this job description is to indicate the general level of responsibility of the post. The detailed duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character or level of responsibility.

(Under the guidance and supervision of a qualified Motor Vehicle Transport Technician)

• To assist servicing and repair and maintenance duties of services vehicles, appliances and plant and equipment, as directed by the Transport Support Officer (TSO) or Workshop Manager (WM) or Transport and Engineering Manager (TEM).
• To assist in vehicle servicing as laid down in the Service vehicle servicing schedules.
• To assist in servicing and repairs of Service ladders, operational equipment, pumping equipment and plant as laid down in the Service repair and servicing schedules.
• To assist in minor body and paintwork repairs to vehicles and appliances.
• To assist in keeping the working environment in a clean and tidy condition on a regular basis and comply with the Health and Safety and Energy Conservation policies.
• To ensure that job cards, booking forms and other records are completed as required, and that all spare parts used are properly recorded.
• To attend such training/personal development courses as may be considered necessary to the role of Vehicle Technician Apprentice.
• To provide the Transport Support Officer (TSO) with the correct description and part number for all parts required for the vehicle, plant and equipment.
• To assist in the movement of ancillary vehicles to Fire Service or other premises as directed. (Only vehicles for which an appropriate licence is held).
• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post and responsibility of Vehicle Technician Apprentice as directed from time to time by the Transport Support Officer, Workshop Manager or Transport and Engineering Manager.
• To act in accordance with Our Professional Behaviours and Values incorporating the Core Code of Ethics.Training to be Provided

Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release to Remit’s Automotive Academy in Derby. There are a total of 16 x 1 week blocks over the 32 month programme. The costs of hotel accommodation, food and travel are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.

You will also receive 1-2-1 support from your Development Coach to help you achieve:
• IMI Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3