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Apprentice Bus and Coach Technician ELITE COACHWORKS LIMITED

Are you wanting to start your career in the automotive industry? S&B Automotive Academy are recruiting on behalf of Elite Coachworks who have apprenticeship opportunities available. This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a skilled work force that is committed to quality. You will inspect, diagnose, repair and test equipment and systems

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Closing date: 12 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    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

    Mon - Friday - 7:30am till 16:00pm

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    13 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    13 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000065198

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The successful applicant will be working on a range of busses and coaches while learning their trade to a nationally recognised standard. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and hardworking person to work in the automotive industry. 

 

Task to be carried out:

  • Understand the fundamentals of existing and emerging mechanical vehicle design and systems
  • Carry out routine mechanical servicing, planned preventative maintenance and “health checks”
  • Carry out routine servicing
  • Inspect, diagnose and repair braking systems
  • Use diagnostic equipment and software to diagnose and rectify located faults on mechanical components

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

Training is delivered in the workplace and via seven weekly college blocks per year at S&B Automotive Academy, you will be required to travel to the college and stay in hotel accommodation if needed. All costs for this are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.

As a result, you will receive the following qualification:

  • Level 3 Bus and Coach Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths & English (if required)

 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

As a company Elite Coachworks are committed to providing development and training opportunities to our employees. An apprenticeship is the grounding for your future development and there are lots of opportunities to develop your career. At the successful completion of training the intention is for the apprentice to be offered full-time employment as a skilled Bus and coach technician.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Creative

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

The competition for apprenticeship placements is strong so please ensure your application is tailored to the type of apprenticeship you are applying for, pay attention to presentation, spelling and grammar and include any relevant experience, hobbies/interests or qualifications.

About the employer

Elite Coach Works is a Beverley based ​commercial ​paint and body shop specialising in PSV and HGV repair​, but also take on all other kinds of commercial work i.e. motor homes, vans and horse boxes etc​. All our repairs are carried out by our time served coach building craftsmen with many years of experience between them. Minor and major accident repairs can be undertaken on site by our technicians ranging from minor paint/panel damage to major front end impact damage.

Employer

ELITE COACHWORKS LIMITED

Address

UNIT 6

BARMSTON CLOSE

BEVERLEY

HU17 0LA

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Training

Training provider

S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED

Contact

David Watts

DWatts@sandbaa.com

07852344136

Apprenticeship standard

Bus and coach engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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