Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician Advanced Level 3 (A level)

Walsall College are recruiting on behalf of BB Commercial Vehicle & Tail Lift Repairs Ltd who have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to start their career and join their skilled team as a Heavy Vehicle Technician. If you are interested, apply now!

The role involves diagnostics, using the latest diagnostic equipment.

A Heavy Vehicle Service Technician will inspect, maintain, and repair large vehicles weighing 3.5 tonnes and over.

The Heavy Vehicle Technicians jobs fall into three main categories:

• Servicing – carrying out checks
• Maintenance – replacing/repairing engine parts
• Diagnostics – using the latest diagnostic equipment

As an apprentice, you will observe, learn and gain an understanding of a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff.

You will be able to:

• Demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team
• Learn and understand the importance of health and safety within the workplace
• Learn the fundamental technologies – Heavy Vehicle chassis design, engine, fuels, transmissions, hydraulic and air braking, etc
• Develop the skills to construct or modify apparatus and instruments from verbal instructions and drawings
• Learn how to maintain workshop equipment and to keep it in good repair

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve a Level 3 HGV Technician Standard, plus any relevant Maths and English functional skills (if needed)
• Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by BB Commercials and Walsall College. You will be assigned a training coordinator
• Training requirements will be discussed at the point of employment to suit both your own and business needs
• Most training and studying will be site-based and you will attend one training day per week at Walsall College
• You should be comfortable with planning your workload as you progress through the apprenticeship

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• For the right applicant there will be full-time employment at the end of the apprenticeship

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness

Things to consider

There will be some heavy lifting involved. This is a very physically demanding job. When that vehicle leaves the workshop you have been entrusted to ensure the vehicle is safe to do so.

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English, Grade 4/C or equivalent Essential

Employer Name

BB COMMERCIAL VEHICLE & TAIL LIFT REPAIRS LTD

Training provider

WALSALL COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

How to apply?

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.