Apprentice - Heavy Goods Technician

About the role

Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprentice 🛠️🚗

Are you ready to dive into the world of heavy vehicles and become a skilled technician? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals eager to learn and contribute to keeping our council's fleet of large goods, light commercial, and specialist vehicles and equipment in top-notch condition! 🚀

What you'll be doing:

• Helping to maintain and repair a diverse range of vehicles to high-quality, DVSA-approved standards. Think big rigs, vans, and specialized equipment! 🚛🔧
• Assisting in preparing vehicles for their MOT and LGV tests – ensuring they pass with flying colours! 💯
• Keeping our workshop spick and span, from end to end, and managing waste responsibly. ✨
• Scouring the stores for essential parts for yourself and the technicians. 📦
• Taking instructions and working collaboratively with experienced Technicians. Teamwork makes the dream work! 🤝
• Embracing learning opportunities, including attending college and completing assignments. 📚
• Working towards your Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship. 🎓
• Gaining hands-on experience with vehicle maintenance, legislation, roadworthiness, and essential documentation. 📝
• Solving problems creatively and innovatively alongside our expert Technicians. 🤔
• Potentially responding to roadside breakdowns – an adventure awaits! 🚨
• Developing the skills to complete all maintenance job cards and defect records efficiently and accurately. ✅

We're looking for someone who is:

• Enthusiastic and genuinely willing to learn. 🌱
• Ready to put in the effort and learn new skills. 💪

Important Stuff:

• This role involves physical effort and can sometimes be in challenging conditions. 👷
• You’ll be working mainly in the workshop, but roadside work may be required. 🛣️

If you're excited to get your hands dirty, learn from the best, and build a career in vehicle maintenance, we want to hear from you! 🙌

Key responsibilities

• Support on the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Help prepare vehicles for statutory MOT/LGV tests.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness and collect parts from stores.
• Undertake apprenticeship training and complete college coursework.
• Complete vehicle maintenance job cards and defect records.