Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician F & S GIBBS TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD

Are you wanting to start your career in the automotive industry? As a Heavy Vehicle Apprentice, you will be working alongside experienced team members to service, inspect and repair vehicles. You will have the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge whilst carrying out maintenance and repairs on heavy vehicles in your workplace, this will include mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical vehicle systems. If you are keen to join the industry and develop your skills apply today!

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Closing date: 11 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm (1 hour break)

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    12 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    13 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000154138

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Some of the tasks you will be working on include:

  • Servicing vehicles – carrying out checks and general maintenance according to the manufacturers’ guidelines
  • Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components
  • Maintaining repair and service records

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 whilst on blocks. All costs for training are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.

As a result, you will receive the following qualification:

  • Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths & English (if not already exempt)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • As a company we 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 heavy vehicle technician

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Initiative

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 modified 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

We have been established since 1954 as a general hauler originally for the movement of printed and paper waste materials. We are a family run business which enables us to specialize within many areas of haulage and provide a service that can deal with the difficulties, deadlines and changes that can be faced on day-to-day or even an hourly bases.

Employer

F & S GIBBS TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD

Address

Upside Goods Yard

Warminster

Wilts

BA12 9BR

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Training

Training provider

S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED

Contact

David Watts

dwatts@sandbaa.com

07852344136

Apprenticeship standard

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician

Level 3 (A level)

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