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Apprentice HGV Technician COLLINS EARTHWORKS (TRANSPORT) LIMITED

Collins Earthworks (Transport) Limited are looking for someone who has a keen interest in starting their career as a HGV Technician Apprentice. Working with a mentor you will be training to become a fully qualified HGV Technician.

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Closing date: 20 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,400.00

    £200 weekly wage.

  • Working week

    Days and working hours TBC

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    22 Feb 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000031114

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Performing major & minor repairs to HGVs, trailers & other vehicles in the company fleet
  • Performing regular inspection & general preventative maintenance services 
  • Identifying repairs required through wear & tear
  • Liaise with transport personnel to order parts
  • Maintaining inventory in the workshop
  • Working with repair teams to help diagnose & plan repairs for the vehicles
  • Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired or handled
  • Providing repair services to clients on the road 

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

Level 3 Heavy Vehicle service and maintenance technician. 

  • Functional Skills Level 2 (if applicable)
  • Block release at SMB Group, Stephenson College campus, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3TN
  • Understand and demonstrate the importance of health and safety in the workplace

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

On the successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be a fully qualified Heavy Vehicle Technician where the career prospects are excellent.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

- Grade 4/C in maths & English or equivalent are desirable (applicants who do not meet the criteria above will be assessed by a college representative and complete further maths and English diagnostics). - The wage shown is based on a candidate aged 16-18. Candidates that are 18+ will have £8.00PH and will have overtime and shift allowance.

About the employer

Collins Earthworks (Transport) Limited run a modern, mixed range of haulage vehicle to cater for our clients demands including 8 wheeled tippers, arctic tippers, road sweepers and aggregate ejector trailers.

Employer

COLLINS EARTHWORKS (TRANSPORT) LIMITED

Address

UNIT 2B

BENTINCK WORKSHOPS

PARK LANE

NG17 9LE

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Training

Training provider

THE SMB GROUP

Contact

Maddie Wood

mwood@smbgroup.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician

Level 3 (A level)

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