Scania Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A leading provider of transport solutions is seeking apprentices for the Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician programme in West Bedfont, UK. The role involves working alongside qualified technicians to gain extensive hands-on training in maintaining heavy vehicles. Ideal candidates should be mechanically minded, possess good communication skills, and have a positive attitude towards learning. This apprenticeship offers supportive training and covers all expenses during the program, paving the way for future career opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programme

Travel and accommodation costs covered

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Passionate and motivated with a positive attitude.
• Excited about the truck industry, previous experience is not required.
• Committed to delivering quality work and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic mechanical and electrical procedures related to heavy vehicles.
• Maintain records to company and operators' licence obligations.
• Inspect and prepare vehicles and trailers to meet DVSA standards.

Skills

Mechanically minded

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Ability to communicate effectively

Physical fitness

Education

Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths

GCSE Maths (grade 4/C) and English (grade 4/C)

IMI Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician

Job description

This apprenticeship is the Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician standard programme with Scania GB in Heathrow, TW19 7LY. 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.

• Carry out the basic tasks with tools and equipment common to all procedures involving basic mechanical and electrical procedures related to HV
• The ability to 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.
• The ability to 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.
• To be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written mediums both internally and with customers on a range of topics that will support, HV inspection and diagnosing techniques.

During your heavy vehicle apprenticeship programme, you will be required to 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.

As Scania's dedicated training partner, 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.

• 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, IMI Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician
• IRTEC Accreditation
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths (if applicable), GCSE or equivalent in:
• Maths (grade 4/C)
• English (grade 4/C)
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
• Attention to detail
• Enthusiasm to learn
• Mechanically minded
• Physical fitness

Scania are a world-leading provider of transport solutions, manufacturing heavy vehicles intended for long-distance haulage, regional and local distribution of goods as well as construction and emergency service vehicles, buses and coaches.

After this apprenticeship 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.