Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician

Sapphire Vehicle Services is looking for people to join our HGV Technician Apprenticeship Scheme to be developed into tomorrow's best Heavy Vehicle Repair Technicians. After completing the apprenticeship course, you will be a fully qualified HGV technician. Duties include roller brake tests, tacho calibrations and air conditioning service/repairs. Technicians will be trained in all aspects of heavy vehicle repair and will include diagnostics using OEM equipment for Mercedes, Scania, DAF & IVECO. Our HGV Technicians service and maintain all aspects of our modern and varied fleet of heavy goods vehicles, trailers and tail lifts. Our fully equipped and IRTEC accredited workshops all have the ability to complete:Roller brake testsTacho calibrationsAir conditioning service/repairsWindscreen repairTail lift statutory inspections and weight testsAnd much more... Carry out the basic tasks with tools and equipment common to all procedures involving basic mechanical and electrical procedures related to HVThe 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 scheduleBlock release to Stephenson College, CoalvilleFunctional skills if necessaryOn-the-job trainingOff-the-job trainingTo gain a level 3 qualification and become a fully qualified HGV TechnicianCheck your travel to work. Course contents to gain skills on site and in college to further their development: 2-week block release at the Stephenson's Campus. The successful candidate will attend block release at Loughborough College Group, Stephenson College campus, in Coalville. During this time, you will be required to stay away from home in host/hotel accommodation. All travel and food costs will be covered.Educational qualificationsGCSE in:English (grade 4/C)Maths (grade 4/C)Desired skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAnalytical skillsTeam workingInitiativePhysical fitnessSapphire Vehicles Services Limited is a commercial vehicle fleet management company with a service provision packaged to offer a clearly defined portfolio of support services to both new and existing companies. #J-18808-Ljbffr