Apprentice Bus and Coach Technician J N BAKER LTD
Are you wanting to jump start your career? S&B Automotive Academy are recruiting! As a Bus and Coach Technician Apprentice you will inspect, diagnose, repair and test equipment and systems, as well as carrying out routine mechanical servicing, planned preventative maintenance and “health checks”. 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!
Closing date: 11 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£12,480.00
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Working week
Monday to Friday- 8 am - 5pm 1 hour lunch break.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
3 Years
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Possible start date
12 Dec 2023
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Date posted
18 Aug 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000192229
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
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.
The training you will be getting
- Training is delivered in the workplace and via seven weekly college training blocks per year at S&B's specialist Automotive Academy in Bristol.
- The apprentice will be assigned a workplace mentor and a college mentor who will offer support, advice, and guidance by monitoring progress via a purposely bespoke and developed electronic logbook that all parties can access any time.
- Apprentices take a Gateway Assessment at the end of every year to progress until the completion of the End Point Assessment.
The apprentice will be required to travel to S&B's Academy and stay in hotel accommodation. All costs for any public transport (if required) and accommodation including breakfast and a two-course evening meal 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 to expect at the end of your 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
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
J N BAKER LTD
https://www.bakersdolphin.com/
Address
48 LOCKING ROAD
WESTON SUPER MARE
BS23 3DN
Training
Training provider
S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Contact
Luke Morrison
07719 545586
Apprenticeship standard
Bus and coach engineering technician
Level 3 (A level)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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