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Join our busy workshop as an Apprentice Technician
Gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification. Learn from experienced technicians and develop skills in vehicle inspection, servicing, maintenance, and repairs across a range of vehicles.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working
You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Assist qualified technicians with vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repairs
- Carry out basic vehicle inspections under supervision
- Learn how to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
- Assist with brake, suspension, steering, and other mechanical repairs
- Carry out basic component removal and replacement under instruction
Where you'll work
Unit 2- 4 Airport Gate
Bath Road
Heathrow
UB7 0NA
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP
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
Attend Langley College once a week.
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in: Maths and English (grade 4/C)
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Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Interest in engineering
About this employer
At AGS, we are proud to be the UK’s leading provider in bespoke automotive solutions. Whether you need support with electrical vehicles, van hire, truck MOTs, or even blockbuster film sets, we deliver an exceptional service with the latest technology. As well as being a Mercedes-Benz franchisee, we have expert knowledge across all vehicles, from commercial recovery, both airside and landside, to breakdown assistance and contract hire vehicles. Browse our full range of services to find out how we can help you and your business.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Full-time employment.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is: THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049357.
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