Bus and Coach Technician Apprentice

Introduction

The programme designed for people at every stage in life. It could be your first venture into work after school, or the exciting career move you’ve been looking for. Whatever your motivation, we’re looking for those with an inquisitive mindset who love solving problems and don’t mind getting their hands dirty. 

About the Employer

Arriva is one of the UK's leading public transport operators, providing reliable bus and rail services that connect millions of people with their communities every day. With a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, Arriva is investing in the future of transport, including low and zero-emission vehicles. Joining Arriva means becoming part of a supportive team where you'll receive high-quality training, develop valuable engineering skills, and have excellent opportunities to build a long-term career.

What You'll Do

• How to inspect, diagnose and record defects to the applicable standard
• Diagnostic principles based on logical, analytical interpretation leading to solving problems
• Emerging bus and coach technologies and the impact they will have on the knowledge and skills technicians will require in the future
• Current Health and Safety requirements and workshop practices
• How to carry out high-quality road worthiness inspections specific to their trade
• How the business works from an operational perspective and where their role fits within the business and how they contribute to the success of the organisation
• Customer expectations delivering a safe, clean, reliable service
• The requirements of attending and assessing roadside incidents

Training Outcome

• Senior Technician/Master Technician
• Workshop Supervisor or Team Leader
• Workshop Manager/Engineering Manager
• Fleet Engineer/Fleet Maintenance Manager
• Training and Education 

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Bus and coach engineering technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 40-hours a week Monday to Friday, working hours TBC

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Training Provider: GTG TRAINING LIMITED