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Light Vehicle Commercial Apprentice Technician RIVUS FLEET SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Remit on behalf of Rivus Fleet Solution is looking for a passionate and ambitious individual who is keen to learn and develop their skills to become the future of their great company.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 10 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £19,000.00

  • Working week

    40 Hour shifts within Mon - Fri 6am-6pm (all sites open these times, some have longer hours)

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    19 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    08 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000085182

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

At Rivus we look after more than 85, 000 vehicles for customers in utilities, security, environmental and essential services, keeping Britain moving with our award winning end to end fleet management solutions. As an Apprentice at Rivus you will work alongside a team of experienced Technicians, where you will learn to maintain and repair customer’s vehicles to a very high standard. The role of a Light Vehicle Technician falls into three main responsibilities:

• Servicing – working to guidelines to ensure a vehicle is running at optimum performance.

• Maintenance – replacing parts that have wear and tear before they fail

• Repair – diagnosing the reason for vehicle failure and fixing the problem.

The techniques and daily responsibilities you will learn will include:

• Using diagnostic, mechanical and electrical measuring equipment to investigate vehicle faults and identify their underlying causes

• Inspecting and preparing customers vehicles ready for mechanical work

• Removing, repairing or replacing components to the correct specification

• Contributing to a safe working environment, by working within Health and Safety processes

• Admin and customer service duties that include updating job cards and providing quotations and estimations. If you want to go home from work every day knowing that you have played an important role in keeping some of the nation's most essential fleets on the road, then this is the Apprenticeship Programme for you.

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

This is a Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship Level 3, delivered by Remit Group. Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release at the Remit Academy in Derby. This means you will be required to stay in a hotel for 15 separate weeks (Mon – Fri) over the duration of the programme. All associated costs for training are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you. You will also be assigned a dedicated Development Coach who will visit you every 4-6 weeks at the workplace, giving 1-2-1 information, advice and guidance. As a result, you will receive the following qualification:

• Apprenticeship Standard Light Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician

• Functional Skills in English & Maths (if required)

• F Gas air conditioning qualification

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

By the end of your 3-year training, you will be to: Undertake maintenance, service and repair activities on light vehicles to the highest standards as a qualified Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Enthusiasm to learn, Mechanically minded

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Closing Dates: Please submit your application along with your CV as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Travel: Due to the location, please check you are able to travel to the Rivus site easily each day.

About the employer

The Rivus story began in 2019, when private equity investors Aurelius acquired BT Fleet Solutions. Since then, we’ve worked relentlessly to provide unbeatable fleet management support to our customers. Aurelius also acquired Pullman Fleet Solutions in November 2020. Before the integration with Rivus, Pullman was the largest independent provider of commercial HGV maintenance and fleet management in the UK. Combining the strength and expertise of Rivus and Pullman together makes us a driving force in the UK fleet management industry. We are Rivus. Our evolution is only just beginning.

Employer

RIVUS FLEET SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Address

Cheney Manor Industrial Estate,

SN2 2QB

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Training

Training provider

REMIT GROUP LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician (light vehicle)

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please click on the link below to apply

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 10 Oct 2022