Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship HENDY GROUP LIMITED

Remit are recruiting on behalf of Hendy group who has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to kick start their career and join their skilled team as Heavy Vehicle Technician. If you are interested, apply now!

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 23 Oct 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

    40 Hrs (8:30 am to 5:00 pm Mon to Friday)

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    32 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    15 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000198896

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

A Heavy Vehicle Service Technician will inspect, maintain, and repair large vehicles weighing 3.5 tonnes and over.

The Heavy Vehicle Technicians jobs fall into three main categories:

• Servicing – carrying out checks
• Maintenance – replacing / repairing engine parts
• Diagnostics – using the latest diagnostic equipment

As an apprentice, you will observe, learn and gain an understanding of a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff. You will be able to:

• Demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team.
• Learn and understand the importance of Health and safety within the workplace
• Learn the fundamental technologies – Heavy Vehicle chassis design, engine, fuels, transmissions, hydraulic and air braking, etc.
• Develop the skills to construct or modify apparatus and instruments from verbal instructions and drawings.
• Learn how to maintain workshop equipment and to keep it in good repair.

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 18 x 1 week blocks over the 32 month 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:

• 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?

Hendy Group believe in providing an extensive, high quality apprenticeship which gives their apprentices the opportunity to advance, succeed and fulfill their ambitions for a career in the motor industry.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Enthusiasm to learn, Mechanically minded

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential

Things to consider

Closing Dates: Please submit your application along with your CV as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Make sure you can travel to work easily on a daily basis

About the employer

Hello and welcome to Hendy Group! With a variety of manufacturers under the Hendy umbrella, we are proud to represent Dacia, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Iveco, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lotus, Mazda, MG, MOKE, Nissan, Renault, SEAT, ŠKODA, Suzuki and Toyota. Our geographic reach stretches across the South Coast, spreading from Devon, through Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire into West and East Sussex, Surrey and Kent - that means plenty of choice and various sites for you to visit, all offering new and used car and van sales, servicing, MOT testing, repairs, parts, Motability and Business. At Hendy, we aim to deliver a premium experience as we have done for more than 160 years, all in an effort to achieve our vision of delivering 100% customer and colleague satisfaction; our forward-thinking, progressive outlook perfectly complements our values, with honesty, quality, care and customer service at the heart of the company, as they have been since 1859. If you haven't experienced this yet for yourself, visit one of the many state-of-the-art Hendy showroom facilities across the South Coast, speak to one of our many expert advisors and test drive a quality vehicle from one of the many manufacturers we represent. We hope to see you soon!

Employer

HENDY GROUP LIMITED

Address

School Lane

Eastleigh

SO53 4DG

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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 now

Closing date: 23 Oct 2023