Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship

Remit Training; Kempston; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in England is seeking a Vehicle Technician Apprentice. This role involves assisting in the servicing and repair of vehicles while receiving hands-on training at Remit’s Automotive Academy. The apprenticeship includes comprehensive support, covering training costs. Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to learn and assist in various vehicle maintenance tasks.

Benefits

All training costs covered

1-2-1 support from Development Coach

Accommodation, food, and travel expenses covered

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in servicing and repairs of vehicles.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Willingness to attend training and development courses.

Responsibilities

• Assist in servicing and repair duties of service vehicles.
• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Complete job cards and records as required.

Job description

Overview

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)

Responsibilities

• 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