Heavy Vehicle Technician - Stallingborough (DN41)

England  ‐ Onsite
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Completing an Automotive Apprenticeship will provide you with a trade for life which you can use throughout your career. With skills gained in a real trade you will have a lifelong ability to work within the automotive industry. This apprenticeship will also provide you with industry skills, which may one day lead to you setting up your own business.

What is a heavy vehicle technician?

Heavy or public service vehicles travel quite far over their lifetime so you can understand why looking after them is so important. We need them on the roads. You'll learn all about servicing, inspections, fault finding, diagnostic work and the removal, repair and replacement of components. You will also learn how to use the latest equipment and technology to sort out all problems, whether at the roadside or in a workshop.

What is the work like?

Heavy vehicle technicians' service and repair large vehicles such as lorries, trucks and agricultural vehicles. Technicians are trained in all areas of heavy vehicle mechanics and electronics, from engine and exhaust systems to air conditioning and security features.

The duties of a heavy vehicle technician may include:

• Servicing vehicles - carrying out checks and maintenance according to the manufacturer's guidelines
• Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components
• Advising the Service Receptionists about required repairs
• Producing time estimates
• Maintaining repair and service records

This course usually takes three years to gain an NVQ/VCQ Level 3. To do this you'll go to a further education (FE) college or training centre on a block release programme. The rest of the time will be spent in a place of employment where you will get to learn practical skills from seeing the real working environment. You will shadow qualified technicians so that you are able to learn first-hand how to repair faults and damage. You will also get the opportunity to assist in the repair work. Once you pass your assessments and progress through your course you will be able to start completing tasks on your own. To ensure you are competent in completing tasks on your own a Remit assessor will visit you periodically at the work place to complete assessments, teaching and learning with you.

To become a heavy vehicle technician you will need to demonstrate:

• Excellent practical skills
• The ability to work quickly but also pay attention to detail
• The ability to work well in a team and on your own
• Good communication skills
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• The desire to work with vehicles on a larger scale

Salary:

During your apprenticeship, the employer you are working for will pay you a salary. This will be a minimum of £2.68 an hour. Some employers pay more than this and some offer other benefits and incentives.
Start date
As soon as possible
From
Aimhire Recruitment
Published at
21.09.2014
Project ID:
778786
Contract type
Freelance
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