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ADM Milling Ltd, Avonmouth (BS11 9DL), offers a 3-year HGV Technician Apprenticeship combining college study with hands-on training. Apprentices gain a Level 3 qualification, practical experience, mentoring from skilled staff, and develop ADM’s values and competencies to support a long-term career within the company.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Particular areas of responsibility will be to:
- Attend all training days, ensuring all assignments and exams are completed within agreed timescales to a satisfactory standard
- To assist in routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers using appropriate equipment and tools in a safe and economical manner
- To assist in diagnosing and rectifying all types of faults
- Assist in ensuring all company vehicles are handled with care and all reasonable steps are taken to return the vehicle in a clean and tidy condition on completion of work undertaken
- Ensure all aspects of Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to, including the mandatory wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) and machine guarding
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness in all areas of the business in order to maintain the company image and a safe working environment
- Maintain high levels of attendance and conduct at all times
Apprentices should be able to demonstrate:
- Ability to organise own work
- Ability to seek solutions to problems
- Good verbal & written communication skills
- Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks
- Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements
Where you'll work
ADM Milling Ltd
Avonmouth Old Dock
Avonmouth
Bristol
BS11 9DL
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
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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.
Training schedule
Training and Qualification Level
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Motor Vehicle and Maintenance Technician (Heavy Vehicle) Level 3
Servicing and repairing heavy vehicles
City of Bristol College (Parkway)
Block Release
More training information
You will be studying Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Level 3 Apprenticeship with City of Bristol College. The College delivery will start in late September and will be delivered as block release (2 weeks in College, 5 times a year).
Advanced Motor Vehicle Technology Centre, New Road, Stoke Gifford. BS34 8SF.
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Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
- GCSE in:
Science (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Previous Experience
Enthusiasm
About this employer
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We’re blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We’re a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We’re an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we’re a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com
Benefits
Enhanced Annual Leave.
Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aider, GP anytime, Cycle Scheme, Fitness Reimbursement, Eye Care Vouchers, Free Flu Vaccinations, LinkedIn Learning and many other.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
Business Partnership Onboarding Team
apprentice@cityofbristol.ac.uk
01173125250
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045157.
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