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Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician Fleet-Serv

Fleet-Serv is searching for talented people to join our HGV Technician Apprenticeship Scheme to be developed into tomorrow’s best Heavy Vehicle Repair Technicians.

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Closing date: 20 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    £196.00 weekly wage.

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 7.00am - 4.00pm including 1 hour unpaid lunch break.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    27 May 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000047989

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Technicians will be trained in all aspects of heavy vehicle repair and will include diagnostics using OEM equipment for Volvo and DAF.
  • Our HGV Technicians service and maintain all aspects of our modern and varied fleet of heavy goods vehicles, trailers and tail lifts.
  • Our fully equipped and IRTEC accredited Workshops all have the ability to complete roller brake tests, tacho calibrations, air conditioning service/repairs, windscreen repair, tail lift statutory inspections and weight tests.

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 Campus, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3TN

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

Team working, Confident, Self-motivated, Interest in automotive, Desire to fix things, Inquisitive nature

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Training is not all practical. We believe that learning to use a computer and understanding the theory behind the practical work is very important.

About the employer

Fleet-Serv believe in completing maintenance to a standard that prevents unnecessary downtime. We maintain a wide variety of equipment from commercial vehicles, vans and semi-trailers, through to hydraulic lifting deck trailers with tail-lifts. We take a proactive approach to commercial vehicle asset management and this has allowed us to grow exponentially over the years.

Employer

Fleet-Serv

Address

Distribution Centre P4

Parklands

Heywood Distribution Park

OL10 2TT

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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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