Scania Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship

Scania (Great Britain) Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle manufacturer in Sheffield is offering an exciting Heavy Vehicle Technician apprenticeship. Over 32 months, apprentices will receive top-class training while maintaining heavy vehicles. The role involves using diagnostic tools, adhering to safety standards, and ensuring quality checks. Candidates should be passionate, problem solvers, and possess functional skills in Maths and English. This opportunity comes with comprehensive training and support for career progression within the automotive industry.

Benefits

All travel expenses covered

Paid hotel accommodation

Supportive team

Nationally recognised qualification

Qualifications

• Passionate and motivated individual willing to learn.
• Commitment to delivering quality work.
• Enthusiasm for the truck industry.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic mechanical and electrical procedures.
• Service and maintain heavy vehicles and trailers.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults.

Skills

Mechanically minded

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (grade 4/C)

Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths

Job description

This apprenticeship is the Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician standard programme with Scania GB in Sheffield, S9 2UB. The right candidate will work alongside Scania's qualified Technicians to receive extensive training in maintaining HGVs.

Ready to kick start your career as a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Technician? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn and have all your training expenses covered? Scania's apprenticeship programme has been designed with you in mind.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the basic tasks with tools and equipment common to all procedures involving basic mechanical and electrical procedures related to HV.
• Keep updated with emerging new technologies within the HV industry.
• Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop and adhere to the company and legislative processes.
• Access specific and related HV technical information appropriately.
• Service, inspect and maintain HVs and trailers to meet company, Driver and vehicle standards agency (DVSA) and manufacturers' standards.
• Use a range of diagnostic and electrical measuring equipment to identify faults and underlying causes on HV's.
• Successfully inspect and prepare vehicles and trailers to meet DVSA standards prescribed in the tester's manual.
• Carry out final quality checks before handover to the customer without supervision.
• Apply advanced diagnostic principles and logical/problem solving techniques and regimes.
• Maintain records to company and operators' licence obligations and regulation.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written mediums internally and with customers on a range of topics that will support HV inspection and diagnosing techniques.

Training Commitment

During your heavy vehicle apprenticeship programme, you will attend Scania's state-of-the-art training academy, the biggest automotive training facility in the UK. You will visit the training academy for 18 separate weeks (Mon - Fri) over the duration of the 32 month programme. All travel expenses to and from the academy, together with the costs of the hotel accommodation, are paid for by the employer.

Remit will deliver comprehensive training to all apprentices periodically throughout the programme. During these training sessions, your Development Coach will review your progress, set SMART targets, and identify any additional support that you may require.

Benefits

• You love working with your hands.
• An exciting and in demand career.
• A supportive team committed to your growth.
• A nationally recognised qualification.
• Top class training.

About You

• Passionate and motivated.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Committed to delivering quality work.
• Enjoy problem solving.
• Excited about the truck industry but no previous experience is required.
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths (if applicable).
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths (grade 4/C) and English (grade 4/C).
• IRTEC Accreditation.
• Attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm to learn.
• Mechanically minded.
• Physical fitness.

Scania Commitment

Scania invests considerably in staff development and training and you can expect to receive comprehensive training to provide opportunities for career progression not only in the UK but throughout their global organisation.