Bus and Coach Technician Apprentice (Grays)
Arriva, West Thurrock, Thurrock
Bus and Coach Technician Apprentice (Grays)
£16,640 a year
Arriva, West Thurrock, Thurrock
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 28 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Tomorrow!
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Location ref: West Thurrock, Thurrock
Full Job Description
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 transport operators, helping millions of passengers travel safely and reliably every year. With a strong focus on people, communities and sustainability, Arriva offers fantastic opportunities to develop your skills and build a rewarding career in the transport industry.
Join a team where you can learn, grow and make a real difference every day.
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