Apprentice Field Service Engineer

Switch Mobility Ltd

West Thurrock, RM20 3EE

Closes in 5 days (Thursday 1 August at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 May 2024

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Summary

Would you like to earn a salary whilst learning on the job and gaining a qualification? We have an exciting opportunity for a suitable candidate to join the Aftermarket team as an Apprentice to be trained up to a recognised Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Technician.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, shifts TBC.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 September

Duration

3 Years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The delivery of this course takes place over 3 years and is conducted through 1-week block release every other month from start to finish. A course plan is issued on enrolment covering the whole apprenticeship duration so that dates are issued well ahead to ensure best planning for the employer and apprentice allowing maximum attendance on all dates given.

The apprentice will gain valuable workplace experience through the completion of this qualification and will achieve the Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician through City and Guilds allowing for eligibility to apply to the relevant body as a qualified Engineering Technician. For further development there is opportunity in the future to then progress to a Master Technician once skills from the Level 3 have been thoroughly put into practice.

Where you’ll work

Unit 9, Eurocourt

Oliver Close

West Thurrock

RM20 3EE

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Your training course

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Carry out the basic tasks with tools and equipment common to all procedures involving basic mechanical and electrical procedures related to HV
  • The ability to keep updated with emerging new technologies within the HV industry.
  • Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop and adhere to the company and legislative processes.
  • Access specific and related HV technical information appropriately.
  • The ability to service, inspect and maintain HVs and trailers to meet company, Driver and vehicle standards agency (DVSA) and manufacturers’ standards.
  • Use a range of diagnostic and electrical measuring equipment to identify faults and underlying causes on HV’s.
  • Successfully inspect and prepare vehicles and trailers to meet DVSA standards prescribed in the tester’s manual.
  • Carry out final quality checks before handover to the customer without supervision.
  • Apply advanced diagnostic principles and logical/problem solving techniques and regimes.
  • Maintain records to company and operators’ licence obligations and regulation.
  • To be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written mediums both internally and with customers on a range of topics that will support, HV inspection and diagnosing techniques.

    • Your training plan

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths and English (grade 4/C and above)
    • Full Driving Licence (grade Pass or working towards)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Team working
    • Reliable
    • Time Management
    • Flexible
    • Colour Identification
    • Ability to follow instructions

    Other requirements

    Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules. NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company. **If you are unsuccessful, you will be automatically added to our Talentpool list where future vacancies will be sent to you. If you would like to opt out of this mailing list please select unsubscribe in the email.**

    About this company

    If you have seen one of London's iconic red double decker’s then you have seen Switch Mobility. They are a next generation electric vehicle company backed by over 100 years of experience, producing zero emissions & diesel Buses. They have a combined global reach and presence in 40 countries, and over a century of engineering expertise, the very best innovators and cutting edge technology to deliver unrivalled product choice on a global scale. Together, they're speeding up the SWITCH to zero carbon transportation.

    http://switchmobilityev.com (opens in new tab)

    Disability Confident

    Disability Confident

    A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

    You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

    After this apprenticeship

    Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you have the opportunity to become a qualified field service engineer within the automotive industry.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

    Mandy Rai

    mandyrai@ips-international.com

    01634298808

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000249299.

    Apply now

    Closes in 5 days (Thursday 1 August at 11:59pm)

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