Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician SERJEANT COMMERCIALS 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. If you are keen to join the industry and develop your skills apply today!

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Closing date: 22 Nov 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm 1 hour Lunch

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    23 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    14 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000198608

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

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. 

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, 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

Serjeant Commercial Vehicle Repairs Ltd is an independent garage vehicle repair company offering a range of repair, fitting and maintenance services for various commercial vehicles. Based in Lane, Bristol, Serjeant Commercial Vehicle Repairs. The nature of the work ranges from replacing simple parts through to solving complex faults.

Employer

SERJEANT COMMERCIALS LTD

Address

Unit 4

Camwal Road

Bristol

BS2 0UZ

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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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