Volvo Trucks Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

**About Employer**
The first Volvo truck was born in 1928. Since then, they have grown to become the largest producer of heavy trucks in Europe. Their reliability is renowned. And it’s underpinned by their three core values - quality, safety and environmental care.

With a network of over 85 fully equipped Volvo Truck & Bus workshops throughout the UK and Ireland, customers can count on their certified technicians to keep your Volvo truck in optimal condition.
**Brief overview of the role**
This is a fantastic opportunity to train and become qualified as a HGV Technician, learning all aspects of repair and maintenance with Volvo Truck & Bus in Glasgow, G51 4GA
**Position Type**
Apprenticeship
**Salary**
£183 Weekly
**Working Week**
40 hours, 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
**Positions available**
Volvo Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeship
**Vacancy description**
As Volvo Truck & Bus' training provider, Remit are recruiting for an apprentice Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician for their Cardonald Business Park, Glasgow depot to start this August.

Have you always had an interest in engineering? Do you love finding out how things work and how to repair them? This apprenticeship might be exactly what you’re looking for.
Whether it’s been a lifelong dream or a more recent ambition, why not apply?

There is a lot involved in keeping HGVs on the road, so you will gain full understanding of the importance of 6-week checks, Operators (O) licence’s and legal obligations and as a Technician apprentice, you will receive training to the manufacturer and DVSAs standard.

The Heavy Vehicle Technicians jobs fall into three main categories:

- Servicing - regular preventive checks in accordance with DVSA regulations
- Maintenance - replacing any parts showing signs of wear and tear, oil changes etc
- Repairs - repair or replacing anything damaged or faulty

With the increase in technology involved with vehicles today, you will also receive extensive training in how to use Volvo’s diagnostic equipment to solve faults in the Engine Control Unit (ECU)

Your training won’t be restricted to just the mechanical side but will include the pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems and ‘all electric’ vehicles as well as hybrids.

The types of vehicles you’ll be working on will range from tractor units and rigid trucks through to specialist vehicles and trailers.

**Requirements and prospects**
**Qualifications Required**:

- No previous automotive qualifications are required,
- You must have GCSE 9-4 (A* - C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths and we will support you to help develop your knowledge further.
- Predicated grades are acceptable

**Skills Required**:
You will need to be comfortable with a wide range of vehicles such as trucks, buses, agricultural machinery and plant equipment. Being a Heavy Vehicle technician requires a reasonable level of physical strength and stamina
- A logical approach to problem-solving
- An enthusiasm to learn new practical and theoretical skills
- Good practical skills

**Personal Qualities**:

- Punctuality and good time keeping
- Workplace maturity and professionalism
- Proactive attitude
- Can work to a high standard
**Training to be Provided**
This is a Volvo Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Manufacturer Apprenticeship programme, delivered by Remit Training.

Awarding Body: Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)

Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release at Remit’s dedicated Heavy Vehicle Academy in Derby. There are a total of 17 blocks over the 34 month programme, which are split between 2 days of virtual classes and 3 days in Derby. The costs for accommodation, food and travel are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.

You will also be assigned a dedicated Development Coach who will give you 1-2-1 support and guidance to help you achieve the following IMI qualifications: As a result, you will receive the following qualification:

- Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3
- Functional Skills Level 2 in English & Maths (if required)

**Future Prospects**
As an apprentice, you will be a full time employee from the very beginning and while training you’ll be earning your place as an integral part of the workshop team.
Once you have achieved your qualification, you will have further opportunities to progress to positions such as Shift Supervisor or Service Manager.
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