Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician Job at DENNIS EAGLE LIMITED, Warwick, Warwickshire

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  • DENNIS EAGLE LIMITED
  • Warwick, Warwickshire

Job Description

Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician DENNIS EAGLE LIMITED

Are you wanting to start your career in the automotive industry? As a Heavy Vehicle Apprentice, you will be working alongside experienced team members to service, inspect and repair vehicles. If you are keen to join the industry and develop your skills apply today!

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Closing date: 20 Nov 2023

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£14,165.00

Working week

Monday – Friday 08:00 and 16:30.

Total hours per week: 40

Expected duration

3 Years

Possible start date

21 Nov 2023

Date posted

12 Sep 2023

Distance

4.4 miles

Apprenticeship level

Advanced
Level 3 (A level)

Reference number

VAC1000197970

Positions

1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will have the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge whilst carrying out maintenance and repairs on heavy vehicles in your workplace, this will include mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical vehicle systems. 

Some of the tasks you will be working on include:

  • Servicing vehicles – carrying out checks and general maintenance according to the manufacturers’ guidelines
  • Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components
  • Maintaining repair and service records

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Training is delivered in the workplace and via seven weekly college blocks per year at S&B Automotive Academy, you will be required to travel to the college and stay in hotel accommodation whilst on blocks. All costs for training are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.

As a result, you will receive the following qualification:

Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard
Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths & English (if not already exempt)

 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

As a company we are committed to providing development and training opportunities to our employees. An apprenticeship is the grounding for your future development and there are lots of opportunities to develop your career. At the successful completion of training the intention is for the apprentice to be offered full-time employment as a skilled heavy vehicle technician.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired

Things to consider

The competition for apprenticeship placements is strong so please ensure your application is modified to the type of apprenticeship you are applying for, pay attention to presentation, spelling and grammar and include any relevant experience, hobbies/interests or qualifications.

About the employer

Dennis Eagle, part of the Terberg Environmental Group, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of refuse collection vehicles, with an established reputation for supplying quality products that meet the highest expectations in terms of performance, cost and delivery. Committed to the continued development of innovative solutions for the waste and recycling market, the company provides complete vehicle solutions, producing refuse collection bodies, chassis and bin lifts. Its comprehensive product portfolio offers a configuration to suit every application, and this is backed-up by unrivalled customer service provided by the largest aftersales and support structure in the industry. Today, Dennis Eagle manufactures over 1,000 units per year for UK local authorities and private sector contractors. In addition, it has a continually expanding customer base overseas, including in continental Europe, Scandinavia, Australia and the U.S.A. The company has consistently led the low entry chassis market, and its Elite 6 cab has been proven to offer an unparalleled standard of direct driver visibility and cyclist safety. As a result of the company’s expertise in developing large trucks with high visibility cabs for use in urban environments, it was approached by TfL to take part in the Construction Logistics and Community Safety (CLOCS) initiative. This has led to the development of an Urban Safety Vehicle range, which currently includes skip-loader, tipper and tipper grab variants, with plans to introduce a number of other body options moving forward.

Employer

DENNIS EAGLE LIMITED

https://www.dennis-eagle.co.uk/

Address

102-108 Warwick Road

London

W14 8PT

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Training

Training provider

S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED

Contact

Luke Morrison

lmorrison@sandbaa.com

07719 545586

Apprenticeship standard

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician
Level 3 (A level)

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Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Apprenticeship, Local area, Overseas, Working Monday to Friday,

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