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Sapphire Vehicle Services HGV Technician Apprenticeship
Sapphire Vehicle Services is looking for people to join our HGV Technician Apprenticeship Scheme to be developed into tomorrow’s best Heavy Vehicle Repair Technicians. After completing the apprenticeship course, you will be a fully qualified HGV technician. Duties include roller brake tests, Tacho calibrations and air conditioning service/repairs.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Technicians will be trained in all aspects of heavy vehicle repair and will include diagnostics using OEM equipment for Mercedes, Scania, DAF & IVECO.
Our HGV Technicians service and maintain all aspects of our modern and varied fleet of heavy goods vehicles, trailers and tail lifts.
Our fully equipped and IRTEC accredited workshops all have the ability to complete:
- Roller brake tests
- Tacho calibrations
- Air conditioning service/repairs
- Windscreen repair
- Tail lift statutory inspections and weight tests
- And much more...
Where you'll work
Sainsburys’ Distribution Centre
Manor Way
Dartford
Kent
DA1 5FD
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
What you'll learn
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.
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Training schedule
- Block release to Stephenson College, Coalville
- Functional skills if necessary
- On-the-job training
- Off-the-job training
- To gain a level 3 qualification and become a fully qualified HGV Technician Check your travel to work Course contents to gain skills on site and in college to further their development
- 2-week block release at the Stephenson's Campus
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Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
The successful candidate will attend block release at Loughborough College Group, Stephenson College campus, in Coalville. During this time, you will be required to stay away from home in host/hotel accommodation. All travel and food costs will be covered.
Sapphire Vehicles Services Limited is a commercial vehicle fleet management company with a service provision packaged to offer a clearly defined portfolio of support services to both new and existing companies
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence.
- Potential for full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
- Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
- LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
- Apprenticeship Department
- lcgapprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk
- 01530519001
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049797.
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