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Heavy Goods Service and Maintenance Apprentice Technician (36456)

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A fantastic opportunity with Needhams Services Ltd.
They need an apprentice HGV mechanic to join the team in their busy workshop in Oldham, keeping their fleet of vehicles on the road.
What you'll do at work
A normal day would include:
- Keeping the workshop clean and tidy
- Using the tools and equipment used in vehicle maintenance and repair
- Learning safe working procedures in the workshop
- Assisting other technicians with their work whilst receiving on the job training
- Learning how to service a vehicle and safely remove and replace engine, chassis, electrical and transmission components
- Learning simple and complex fault diagnosis and repairs on engine, chassis, transmission and electrical systems
What you could go on to do
You could go on to progress to become an HGV MOT Tester with the company after completing the apprenticeship.
How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.
What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
- More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
- Any training you need to complete
- What the next steps will be
How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.
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Where you'll work
FIELDS NEW ROAD
CHADDERTON
OLDHAM
OL9 8NH
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
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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
Level 3 Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician Apprenticeship Standard
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Hardworking
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Honest
- Willing to learn
- Good knowledge of HGV
- Interest in automotive trade
Experience of working in a garage environment will be an advantage.
Needham services Ltd provide a quality service at honest rates, with no compromise on workmanship and results. They understand how important your Business is to you and wherever possible, they operate a same day service so they may keep their fleet of vehicles on the road at all times.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046410.
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