Bus and coach engineering technician apprenticeship Diamond Bus North West

At Diamond Bus (Rotala PLC), we are looking for a 'can-do', enthusiastic and motivated individual who works well as a team player, who can get the job done, working with the support of experienced colleagues, to help service and repair our large and varied fleet of 250 vehicles at our engineering workshop at Diamond Bus North West - Eccles Depot.

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

  • Working week

    8.00am-4.30pm Monday-Friday

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    03 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000090633

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Daily duties may include but are not limited to:

  • Carrying out routine maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicle types
  • Diagnosing and rectifying all types of vehicle faults, using diagnostic equipment MOT preparation
  • Repair all vehicles as required to company and DVSA standards
  • Maintain and complete vehicle and company documentation
  • Liaising with the parts department to attain correct parts
  • Ensuring health & safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to

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

Bus and Coach Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard 

This will be delivered through a mix of face-to-face learning, remote reviews, online assessments, self-study, practical skills training and one to one coaching facilitated at our training facility at The Manchester College, Wythenshawe (off-the-job).

1 week block release. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon completion and passing your apprenticeship, you will have to opportunity to move in to a permanent role, further develop your skills and progress.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

This is a physical role and you will attend our Bus and Coach facility at our Wythenshawe facility to complete your off-the-job training - 8 x 1 week block release sessions.

About the employer

At Diamond Bus (Rotala PLC), we are looking for a 'can-do', enthusiastic and motivated individual who works well as a team player, who can get the job done, working with the support of experienced colleagues, to help service and repair our large and varied fleet of 250 vehicles at our engineering workshop at Diamond Bus North West - Eccles Depot.

Employer

Diamond Bus North West

Address

186 Old Wellington Road

Eccles

M30 9QG

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Training

Training provider

TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Bus and coach engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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