Apprentice LGV Mechanic South Derbyshire District Council
To undertake the necessary training and achieve the required qualifications to be able to maintain, service, inspect and repair vehicles, plant, machinery and ancillary equipment which forms the councils fleet, including inspections to DVSA standards; and the inspection and testing of Private Hire Vehicles/Taxis.
Closing date: 30 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£20,812.00
Career graded from scales 2 to 5 - £20,812 - £26,845.
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Working week
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm
Total hours per week: 37
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Expected duration
36 Months
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Possible start date
12 Jan 2024
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Date posted
24 Oct 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000207525
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
- Ensure adherance to mandatory college attendance and completion of college syllabus
- To plan and organise jobs effectively
- To follow work instructions from the Senior Mechanic and as directed carry out repairs and maintenance on a wide range of vehicles and associated plant and equiptment
- To maintain and complete daily documents, job tickets, inspection sheets, test reports and daily time sheets
- Operate all existing and future associated garage equiptment including but not limited to brake testers, exhaust gas analysis, diesel smoke testing, headlight alignment and vehicle lifts
The training you will be getting
- Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician - Light Vehicle Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Block release to SMB Group - Brooksby Campus
- On the job training
- Off the job training
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- To attain a Driving Licence with Categories, B , C over the period of the apprenticeship, as well as a towing licence
- This could lead to full time employment at the end of the apprenticeship
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Desired
About the employer
Employer
South Derbyshire District Council

About disability confident
Address
SDDC Fleet Depot
58 Boardman Road
Swadlincote
DE11 9DL
Training
Training provider
THE SMB GROUP
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
Apprenticeship Department
apprenticeships@smbgroup.ac.uk
01530519001
Apprenticeship standard
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle
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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