Scania Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship

Keltruck Limited; Worksop; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle service company in the UK is offering a Level 3 apprenticeship in Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance. You will work alongside experienced Technicians to gain practical skills in maintaining HGVs. This role involves hands-on tasks, excellent training, and a nationally recognized qualification. Ideal candidates will be passionate and motivated, with a positive attitude and attention to detail. No prior experience is necessary, making this an exciting entry into the vehicle service industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Nationally recognized qualification

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Passionate and motivated individual with a positive attitude.
• No previous experience required, but enthusiasm to learn and physically fit.
• Attention to detail with a willingness to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic tasks involving mechanical and electrical procedures.
• Maintain a safe and efficient workshop environment.
• Inspect and prepare vehicles to meet DVSA standards.
• Communicate effectively with team members and customers.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Ability to communicate effectively

Mechanically minded

Education

Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths

GCSE in Maths and English (grade 4/C)

IMI Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician

IRTEC Accreditation

Job description

This apprenticeship is the Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician standard programme with Keltruck in Worksop, S80 2RZ. 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
• 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.

Training & 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

Qualifications

• 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

About the Company

Establish in 1983, Keltruck Ltd is the largest independent Scania dealer in Europe with 18 depots across the Midlands and South Wales. The company, founded by Chris Kelly, is today managed by an experienced team of executive directors with several decades worth of experience within the road transport industry and the Scania U.K. network between them. 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