Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprentice (Heavy Vehicle)

KINGS HEAVY HAULAGE (BRISTOL) LIMITED; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player with over 55 years of experience in the transport sector is seeking dedicated apprentices to join their specialist workshop team. This full-time apprenticeship provides a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow within the field of heavy vehicle maintenance. As an apprentice, you will engage in hands-on training, performing essential repairs and maintenance on a variety of vehicles, while shadowing experienced mechanics. With the potential for further training, including obtaining an HGV licence, this role is perfect for those looking to kickstart their career in the transport industry and make a real impact in a family-run business that values skill development and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle maintenance is essential.
• Training may lead to gaining an HGV licence or IRTEC qualification.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs to company fleet vehicles including HGVs and trailers.
• Shadow qualified mechanics for servicing and repairs.

Skills

HGV repairs

General maintenance

Brake removal and refitting

Wheel removal and refitting

Education

Motor Vehicle and Maintenance Technician (Heavy Vehicle) Level 3

City of Bristol College

Job description

We are a family-run business with over 55 years in the Transport Industry. Our specialist workshop team repairs HGVs, trailers, and other vehicles so that our drivers can transport wide and long loads, military vehicles and equipment, containers and generators, dangerous goods, and all the weird and wonderful! We also work on vehicles for customers and suppliers.

This apprenticeship will be offered on a full-time basis with the opportunity to progress with further training provided.
Future training could include gaining HGV licence or doing the IRTEC qualification.

Responsibilities:

• Performing major and minor repairs to company fleet vehicles including vans, trucks (HGVs), and trailers
• Removal and refitting of brakes, hub rebuilding, wheel removal, and refitting in a physically demanding workshop
• General maintenance
• Shadowing qualified mechanics in other jobs including general servicing and repairs
• Servicing and repairing Heavy vehicles

Qualifications:

• Motor Vehicle and Maintenance Technician (Heavy Vehicle) Level 3
• City of Bristol College (Parkway)
• Block Release

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm with 1 hour unpaid breaks – 15 minutes in the morning, 15 minutes in the afternoon, and 30 minutes for lunch.