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Job Opportunity: Level 3 HGV Mechanic
We are a fast-paced busy Civil Engineering Company with a fleet of 500 vehicles. We are recruiting for a Level 3 HGV Mechanic who will work on a range of vehicles including fleet vans, Grab (HGV) lorries, Hotboxes, Vacuum Excavators, dumpers, diggers, and trailers.
About the Role
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
On this 3-year course, you will be assigned initially to a trained mechanic, completing lighter mechanical duties, assisting the trained mechanic, and then progress once competent to complete service/MOT activities. You will then progress to technical repairs for defects or breakdowns, fault diagnosis over a range of small vehicles to HGV vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
- General Housekeeping of workshop and bay areas
- Storage of tools and equipment
- Completion of job cards
- Movement of vehicles within plant workshop compound
- Vehicle washing
- Servicing of fluids
- Tyre checks/Vehicle walk-around checks
- Electrical repairs
- Engine repairs
- Brakes/clutches
- All compliance and regulatory duties for MOT preparations
- Any duties that are within your skills and capabilities
Location
The Old Stables
Watery Lane
Alexandra Road
Tipton
West Midlands
DY4 8TB
Training and Development
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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.
- 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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Requirements
- Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3
- Workshop Supervisor will mentor and be responsible for the apprentice development
- Assigned to a qualified and trained mechanic to work with daily and supervised
- Block release to college - 1 week at a time
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Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
Driving licence desirable not essential.
About Us
Part of Doocey Group who are leading utility infrastructure specialists, delivering a comprehensive range of civil engineering and utility services across the UK. Founded in 1981, we are a privately owned, family-run business headquartered in the West Midlands, operating nationally from multiple depots. As a Tier 1 contractor, we employ approximately 600 people, including apprentices, and are recognised as a trusted partner to major clients in the water and electricity sectors on utility framework contracts, as well as delivering complex, large-scale projects with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation, underpinned by strong family values.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
Employment Benefits
- Permanent full-time employment with on-call payments/overtime and competitive hourly rate
- Progression Route is from HGV Mechanic Apprentice to Trainee HGV Technician to HGV Technician to Senior HGV Technician to Workshop Supervisor
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DOOCEY TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Ben Rainsford
recruitment@dooceygroup.co.uk
01215209874
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050507.
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