Apprentice Bus and Coach Technician ALEXANDER DENNIS LIMITED

Are you wanting to jump start your career? S&B Automotive Academy are recruiting! As a bus and coach technician you will inspect, diagnose, repair and test equipment and systems. If you are a 'can-do', enthusiastic, and motivated individual who works well as a team player, this will be a great opportunity for you!

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Closing date: 12 Nov 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £17,680.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am till 5pm.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    13 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    02 Jun 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000164988

  • 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 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.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working

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

Alexander Dennis is part of leading independent global bus manufacturer NFI Group. Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacture of double deck buses and is also the UK’s largest bus and coach manufacturer. Alexander Dennis offers single and double deck buses under the Alexander Dennis brand as well as Plaxton coaches, with vehicles in service in the UK, Ireland, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada and the United States.

Employer

ALEXANDER DENNIS LIMITED

Address

5 Ryton Road

North Anston

Sheffield

S25 4DL

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Training

Training provider

S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED

Contact

Luke Morrison

lmorrison@sandbaa.com

07719 545586

Apprenticeship standard

Bus and coach engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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