Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship TRANSDEV AIRPORT SERVICES LTD
This apprenticeship is the level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician standard programme with TRANSDEV AIRPORT SERVICES, HOUNSLOW, TW6 2UA Branch. As an apprentice, you will learn how to maintain and repair large vehicles to the manufacturers and DSVA standard. Set up accessories and specific equipment on the vehicles. Using diagnostic, mechanical and electrical measuring equipment to investigate vehicle faults and identify their underlying causes. Inspecting and preparing customer's vehicles ready for mechanical work.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 25 Aug 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£15,000.00
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Working week
Monday to Friday, 7.30 – 3.30pm/15.30
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
36 Months
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Possible start date
04 Sep 2023
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Date posted
27 Apr 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000158624
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
As an Apprentice, 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 Heavy 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:
- Learning the fundamentals of Heavy Vehicle technologies – Heavy Vehicle chassis, engine, fuels, transmissions, hydraulic and air braking, electrical systems and testing
- Set up accessories and specific equipment on the vehicles
- Using diagnostic, mechanical and electrical measuring equipment to investigate vehicle faults and identify their underlying causes
- Inspecting and preparing customer's 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 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?
- Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release to Remit’s Automotive Academy in Derby
- There are a total of 15 x 1 week blocks over the 3 year programme
- The costs of hotel accommodation, food and travel are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.
You will also receive 1-2-1 support from your Development Coach to help you achieve:
- Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- IMI Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3
- Functional Skills Level 2 in English & Maths (if required)
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- By the end of your 3-year training, you will have 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
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
TRANSDEV AIRPORT SERVICES LTD
Address
896 BUILDING
EXETER WAY
TW6 2UA
Training
Training provider
REMIT GROUP LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician
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.
Apply nowClosing date: 25 Aug 2023