Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
ND Brown · Scotland · FK7 8BJ
About the role
Apprentice Heavy Mechanic 🛠️
Ready to dive headfirst into the world of automotive mechanics and build a killer career? 🚗💨 GTG Training is on the hunt for motivated individuals to join an independent garage as Apprentice Heavy Mechanics. This isn't just a job; it's your fast track to becoming a qualified pro!
What's In It For You?
- Earn While You Learn: Get paid full-time while you master your craft. 💰
- Gain a Recognized Qualification: Achieve an SCQF Level 7 in Heavy Goods and Public Service Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. 🎓
- Hands-On Experience: Work full-time in a real garage workshop, getting your hands dirty and building practical skills. 💪
- Location: Your new workplace is in Salsburgh.
- Start Now: Immediate openings available! 🚀
Your Role:
You'll be immersed in all things vehicle repair and maintenance. Expect to get involved in:
- Vehicle servicing and MOT prep.
- Taking apart, fixing, and putting back together major vehicle components.
- Diagnosing and solving electrical issues.
- Learning about materials, fabrication, and essential tools.
- Inspecting heavy vehicles.
- Tackling complex chassis units, including air brake systems.
- Fixing engine, transmission, and electrical system faults.
- Even getting to grips with high-voltage systems on electric vehicles! ⚡
- Prioritizing health and safety in everything you do.
- Keeping the workshop tidy and organized.
Your Training Journey:
You'll join GTG Training for intensive week-long block releases of training, where you'll gain the theoretical knowledge. Back at the garage, you'll get regular assessments and reviews from dedicated mentors from both GTG and your workplace, ensuring you're on the right track to becoming a fully skilled Heavy Mechanic. 💯
Key responsibilities
- Learning all aspects of vehicle repair and maintenance
- Performing vehicle servicing and MOT preparation
- Diagnosing and rectifying vehicle faults, including major components and electrical systems
- Inspecting heavy vehicles
- Ensuring health and safety and contributing to workplace good housekeeping
Entry requirements
Essential qualifications (You must have or expect to gain National 4 or above in English, Maths, and either a Science or Technical Subject. What personal qualities are required? We are looking for candidates who want to kickstart their career in the automotive industry and who are keen to learn. You must be dedicated and have a proactive approach to your work and learning. You are able to prioritise and work to timelines. A willingness to work in a practical environment using your own initiative. A full UK Driving licence is preferred but not essential Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore adverts may close early due to high volume. Are you ready to become an apprentice and start learning and earning? Apply now.)