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IVECO Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship - Southampton
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Working alongside qualified technicians who will be dealing with all aspects of the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles. Inspecting and repairing a range of heavy vehicles (HVs) and trailers for dealerships, independent garages and franchise and large fleet operators.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Observing and assisting senior technicians
- Following health and safety procedures
- Servicing
- MOTs
- All aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair
Where you'll work
Hendy Group
School Lane
Chandlers Ford Industrial Estate
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO53 4DG
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SKILLNET 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
Not only will apprentices be working and be trained at an Iveco garage, but they will also attend our Iveco Academy in Winsford Training Centre to train towards their Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair qualification.
An advisor will visit at least every six weeks as part of a close support network to ensure that Apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course.
An apprentice’s training includes:
- Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Standard Level 3 qualification
- Functional skills if needed in maths & English
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- Maths & English (grade 4 or C and above)
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Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
About this employer
Power your ambition with Hendy IVECO. Whether you’re looking to buy a cargo van or a heavy-duty truck, our showrooms are home to a wide range of commercial vehicles – all offering superb performance, optimised efficiency and class-leading practicality.
With roots in the 1800s, the IVECO brand brought together five leading European truck brands in 1975 – and they haven’t looked back! With a choice of configurations, sizes and powertrains, IVECO’s endless possibilities can be seen on roads across the world.
At Hendy, we’re proud to bring this esteemed brand to the South Coast, offering new commercial vehicles, business leasing and service plans. Talk to our team today. https://www.hendy.co.uk/iveco/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Going on to either a Master Tech, Service Team Leader or Manager role could be a real possibility for the right candidate.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKILLNET LIMITED
Jamie Rogan
jamie.rogan@skillnet.org.uk
01923216165
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053189.
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